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From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishanswer to somebody/something phrasal verb1 EXPLAINto give an explanation to someone, especially about something that you have done wrong Phipps answers to me and me alone.2 answer to the name of something to be called a particular name – used humorously a well-dressed young woman answering to the name of Suzanne → answer→ See Verb table
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answer to the name of something• One answering to the name of Henry.• He's 6 foot 5, but he answers to the name of Shorty.• Relieved of her professional role, she manifested herself as an attractive well-dressed young woman answering to the name of Suzanne.
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