Meaning of the word answered in English

What does answered mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

answered

US /ˈæn.sərd/
UK /ˈɑːn.səd/

Verb

1.

to say, write, or do something as a reaction to a question or statement

Example:
She answered the phone immediately.
He answered all my questions patiently.
2.

to react to a need or request

Example:
The police answered the call for help quickly.
The new system answered the company's needs perfectly.

Adjective

having been responded to or solved

Example:
The question was finally answered after much debate.
All the prayers were answered.