answer for (someone)

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: to say what someone else thinks : to give the opinion of (someone else)

I like the proposal myself, but I can't answer for my boss.

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As much or more than anyone else, tech zealots who made their fortunes in the industry have to answer for our political climate of brazen corruption and cheap, viral, reactionary hate. —

Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2025 The 'simplest and clearest' answer for TikTok is a 'clean divestment,' research associate says Heritage Foundation senior research associate Daniel Cochrane discusses the future of TikTok as the ban goes into effect and President-elect Donald Trump considering a 90-day extension. —

Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 19 Jan. 2025 Questions await Kristi Noem South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem may not have to answer for her dead hunting dog Cricket at her confirmation hearing Wednesday. —

Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025 None of it really mattered because the Heat’s defense didn’t have an answer for the Nuggets’ offense. —

Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 18 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for answer for (someone)

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