answered
Translation
to answer, to reply
Examples
He answered the question correctly.
He answered the question correctly.
She has answered all the emails.
She has answered all the emails.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to reply to (a question, etc.) Please answer my question.
((the phone/door)) to respond to (a call/knock) Can you answer the phone?
Similar Words
Synonyms: reply, respond; Antonyms: ask, question
Etymology
From Old English 'andswarian', meaning 'to swear back in return'. From 'and-' (against) + 'swarian' (to swear).
Memory Tips
Think of a question as a 'call', and your 'answer' is the response you send back.