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Phrasal Verbs with Answer
There are many phrasal verbs with answer. Let us have a look at examples below and discuss them one by one :
- Answer Back
- Answer For
- Answer To
Answer Back
Meaning
Reply to someone in a rude way.
Example/s
- He answered back to me when I asked him about his study.
- Anny answers back every time when someone asks her about her past life.
- No doubt this is your personnel matter, still, you should not answer back to anyone.
- Ron is not considered as a good teacher among students as he answers back to students whenever they ask any doubt.
Answer Back
Meaning
Giving reply to any question after a span of time.
Example/s
- Please answer me back before the 20th of this month, so that I can take further steps.
- You are not in a hurry to answer me back for my proposal immediately. Take your time.
- Charlie asked Rayma for marriage. But Rayma answered back him after one year of his proposal. This was too late as Charlie got married last month.
Answer For
Meaning
To be responsible for something, to accept the blame for something.
Example/s
- You will have to answer for your wrongdoings.
- Harry has to answer for all his mistakes.
- We always should keep a watch on our doings because everyone has to answer for his/her doings to God.
Answer For
Meaning
To take a guarantee of someone.
Example/s
- He is in need. Give him some money. I will be answering for him in case of any fraud.
- Sophia is a nice girl. She is innocent in this case of theft. I can answer for her.
- Saanvi is very good on this topic. Everyone in the class can answer for her accuracy.
Answer For
Meaning
To talk/speak on behalf of someone.
Example/s
- Lily is not present here to argue with you on this issue. I can answer for her as I know all the matter.
- Alex has a bad nature. That’s why no one can answer for him in his absence.
Answer To
Meaning
To explain or justify oneself.
Example/s
- You have to answer to your teacher as your homework is incomplete.
- Lia is answering to her mom for beating his younger brother.
Answer To
Meaning
Be responsible for someone as you are taking commands from him.
Example/s
- You need to answer to the store manager as you are in his team.
