answer to (something)

idiom

: to be the same as or match (something)

The suspect answers to the description perfectly.

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Companies are finding alternatives to the full-time employee for solving their skill- or outcome-based needs, while people are finding this form of work to be an answer to their desire for flexibility, or even purpose. —

Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024 In No Good Deed, multiple families believe that buying this dream house is the answer to their prayers. —

Dana Feldman, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 But crowds of desperate people wait to see them, hoping finally for an answer to what happened to a loved one. —

Clarissa Ward, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024 There isn't a one-size-fits-all answer to watering your houseplants in winter since your geographical region and the warmth of your home are important factors. —

Lauren David, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for answer to (something)

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