answer for (someone)

phrase

: to say what someone else thinks : to give the opinion of (someone else)
I like the proposal myself, but I can't answer for my boss.

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The Navy does not yet have an answer for what will happen to cars and furniture left behind in the rush to leave. — Steve Walsh, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026 From retailers managing inventory to manufacturers tracking shipments, AI has become the go-to answer for nearly every operational challenge. — Matt Emma, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026 In other words, what restaurants put on the plate - and how much - has become a critical but underutilized answer for both cost control and customer value. — Hank Cardello, Forbes.com, 25 Mar. 2026 The Aggies continue to battle but continue to struggle against a superior Cougars squad, who has an answer for every punch A&M has thrown. — Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for answer for (someone)

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“Answer for (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/answer%20for%20%28someone%29. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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