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Phrasal Verb: Answer for

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Answer for - Be held responsible for a problem
Example:
The government should be made to ANSWER FOR their failure to sort out the problem.
Notes:
- Inseparable
- International English
Answer for - Speak on behalf of someone or from knowing them
Example:
I can ANSWER FOR my partner because I know her position on this issue.
Notes:
- Inseparable
- International English
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Other Phrasal Verbs

We have 2 phrasal verbs with 'ANSWER'

- Answer back
- Answer for

 
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