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1. To accept responsibility for one's misdeeds. Now that he's been caught, the thief will answer for his crimes.

2. To speak on another person's behalf. My parents used to answer for me, but now I'm old enough to speak for myself. I'm pretty sure Tom is coming tonight, but I can't answer for Abby.

3. To endorse another person. With popular political figures answering for our candidate, I think she has a much better chance at success.

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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

answer for someone or something

Fig. to explain or justify the actions of someone or some act; to take responsibility or blame for someone or something. You will have to answer for your children's bad behavior. I will answer only for my own misdeeds.

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answer for someone

1. Lit. to speak for another person. I can't answer for Chuck, but I do have my own opinion. I will answer for my friend in his absence.

2. Fig. to vouch for someone; to tell of the goodness of someone's character. Mr. Jones, who had known the girl all her life, answered for her. He knew she was innocent. I will answer for Ted. He could not hurt a flea.

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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

answer for

1. Take responsibility for, take charge of, as in The new alarm system has to answer for the security of the grounds. [Late 1200s]

2. Take the blame for, as in The kids who were caught shoplifting have a lot to answer for. [c. 1200]

3. To vouch for or sponsor someone, as in I'll answer for John as a reliable employee. [Early 1700s]

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

answer for

1. To speak on behalf of someone else: I think my friend would agree to your offer, but I must speak with him first, since I can't answer for him.

2. To accept responsibility or blame for something: When your parents come back, you'll have to answer for the mess you made.

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.

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atone
atone for
atone for (something)
pay the price
pay the price, to
pay the price/penalty
penalty
pay the penalty
wear sackcloth and ashes
sackcloth

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释义	answer for answer for 1. To accept responsibility for one's misdeeds. Now that he's been caught, the thief will answer for his crimes. 2. To speak on another person's behalf. My parents used to answer for me, but now I'm old enough to speak for myself. I'm pretty sure Tom is coming tonight, but I can't answer for Abby. 3. To endorse another person. With popular political figures answering for our candidate, I think she has a much better chance at success. See also: answer Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. answer for someone or something Fig. to explain or justify the actions of someone or some act; to take responsibility or blame for someone or something. You will have to answer for your children's bad behavior. I will answer only for my own misdeeds. See also: answer answer for someone 1. Lit. to speak for another person. I can't answer for Chuck, but I do have my own opinion. I will answer for my friend in his absence. 2. Fig. to vouch for someone; to tell of the goodness of someone's character. Mr. Jones, who had known the girl all her life, answered for her. He knew she was innocent. I will answer for Ted. He could not hurt a flea. See also: answer McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. answer for 1. Take responsibility for, take charge of, as in The new alarm system has to answer for the security of the grounds. [Late 1200s] 2. Take the blame for, as in The kids who were caught shoplifting have a lot to answer for. [c. 1200] 3. To vouch for or sponsor someone, as in I'll answer for John as a reliable employee. [Early 1700s] See also: answer The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. answer for v. 1. To speak on behalf of someone else: I think my friend would agree to your offer, but I must speak with him first, since I can't answer for him. 2. To accept responsibility or blame for something: When your parents come back, you'll have to answer for the mess you made. See also: answer The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. See also: atone atone for atone for (something) pay the price pay the price, to pay the price/penalty penalty pay the penalty wear sackcloth and ashes sackcloth
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