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[answer for] {v.}

1. To take responsibility for; assume charge or supervision of.

* /The secret service has to answer for the safety of the President and his family./

2. To say you are sure that (someone) has good character or ability; guarantee: sponsor.

* /When people thought Ray had stolen the money, the principal said, "Ray is no thief. I'll answer for him."/

3. Take the blame or punishment for.

* /When Mother found out who ate the cake, Tom had to answer for his mischief./

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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms


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