answer for
[verb]
Synonyms: be responsible for, be accountable for, be answerable for, be chargeable for, be liable for, be to blame for

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

answer for somebody/something phrasal verb (see also answer)

1. to explain to people in authority why you did something wrong or why something happened, and be punished if necessary:
Their coach must answer for the team’s poor performance.

2. have a lot to answer for informal to be responsible for causing a lot of trouble

3. can’t answer for somebody spoken used to say that you cannot make a decision for someone who is not there, or give their opinion:
I’m sure John will help us – I can’t really answer for the others.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

answer for
answer for (something)
to admit responsibility for causing a problem or situation.
He may not go to jail, but someday he is going to have to answer for what he did before God.

If you mix art and politics critics get upset and you have to answer for it.

Related vocabulary: have a lot to answer for

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

answer for something
answer for (something)
to admit responsibility for causing a problem or situation.
He may not go to jail, but someday he is going to have to answer for what he did before God.

If you mix art and politics critics get upset and you have to answer for it.

Related vocabulary: have a lot to answer for

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

answer for
v.
1. To take responsibility for; assume charge or supervision of.
The secret service has to answer for the safety of the President and his family.
2. To say you are sure that (someone) has good character or ability; guarantee: sponsor.
When people thought Ray had stolen the money, the principal said, "Ray is no thief. I'll answer for him."
3. Take the blame or punishment for.
When Mother found out who ate the cake, Tom had to answer for his mischief.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲