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.

Examples of answer for (someone) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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