Definition of answer
(verb)
react verbally; "She didn't
want to answer"; "answer the question"; "We answered that we would
accept the invitation"
respond to a signal; "answer the door"; "answer the telephone"
be sufficient; be adequate,
either in
quality or quantity; "A few
words would answer"; "This car suits my
purpose well"; "Will $100 do?"; "A `B'
grade doesn't suffice to get me into
medical school"; "Nothing else
will serve"