answer for
US /ˈæn.sər fɔːr/
UK /ˈæn.sər fɔːr/

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responder por, hacerse responsable de
to be responsible for something or someone, or to explain one's actions
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You will have to answer for your mistakes.
Tendrás que responder por tus errores.
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Who will answer for the missing funds?
¿Quién va a responder por los fondos desaparecidos?