Synonyms for

Answered

Verb / ˈænsɜ:d / Another word for answered — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To reply or respond to a question or request.

Synonyms & similar words

serve answer respond do resolve reply suffice replied responded acknowledged said told returned rejoined retorted rejoined countered served reacted spoken returned rejoined retorted

Synonyms by register

Formal

replied responded retorted

Informal

got back to chimed in spoke up

Literary

rejoined countered

Antonyms

questioned asked queried interrogated challenged probed

Common collocations

  • answered the question
  • answered the call
  • answered the door
  • answered back
  • answered honestly
  • answered promptly
  • answered the phone
  • answered the riddle

Word family

noun answer
verb answer
adjective answerable
adverb answerably

Usage note

While 'answered' is the past tense of 'answer', it can also function as a past participle. Be mindful of context to distinguish between the two.

Example sentences

  1. I answered my mom's question about what I wanted for dinner.
  2. When the teacher asked a question, no one answered.
  3. He quickly answered the text message from his friend.
  4. She answered the doorbell and greeted her guests warmly.
  5. The doctor answered all of the patient's questions about the surgery.

Quotes

  • Education is not the answer to the question. Education is the means to the answer to all questions. - William Allin
  • The only question that matters is the one you ask yourself - even if you never find the answer. - Isabel Allende
  • The answer is dreams. Dreaming on and on. Entering the world of dreams and never coming out. Living in dreams for the rest of time. - Haruki Murakami

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