answer

verbA1UK /ˈɑːn.sə/ US /ˈæn.sɚ/

To make a reply or response to.ambitransitive
To speak in defence against; to reply to in defence.transitive
To respond to a call by someone at a door or telephone, or other similar piece of equipment.ambitransitive
To suit a need or purpose satisfactorily.ambitransitive
To be accountable or responsible; to make amends.
To file a document in response to a complaint.
To correspond to; to be in harmony with; to be in agreement with.
To be opposite, or to act in opposition.
To be or act in conformity, or by way of accommodation, correspondence, relation, or proportion; to conform; to correspond; to suit; usually with to.
To respond to satisfactorily; to meet successfully by way of explanation, argument, or justification; to refute.
To be or act in compliance with, in fulfillment or satisfaction of, as an order, obligation, or demand.

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What did you answer?

"That's very nice of you," Willie answered.