English · Phrasal verb Attested

answer for

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To be held responsible for; to take the blame for something.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chịu trách nhiệm về; chịu trách nhiệm cho điều gì đó

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Where it’s used: Used American English

The mayor will be answering for his crimes for many years.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To guarantee.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đảm bảo

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To vouch for (someone); to attest to the character of (someone).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đảm bảo hoặc làm chứng cho ai đó

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “answer for” mean?

To be held responsible for; to take the blame for something.

Is “answer for” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.