answer
noun
a spoken or written reply or response to a question, request, letter, etc..
has answered
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present perfectof answer (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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“The team has answered the call over the first four weeks,” Harris said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
This is the question no one in Washington has answered.
From Salon ● Mar. 4, 2026
Jonathan handed his cellphone to the police at their request in September, and has answered questions from investigators on several occasions, the spokesman said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2025
Eight weeks later, Draper has answered any lingering critics.
From BBC ● Mar. 17, 2025
‘Bellona has answered my prayer. She doesn’t fight my battles for me. She doesn’t guarantee me easy victory. She grants me opportunities to prove myself. She gives me strong enemies and potential allies.’
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
