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1. be accountable for something: to be accountable or responsible for something
 You'll have to answer for this broken window.
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2. receive punishment for something: to be punished for a wrongdoing
They'll answer for their carelessness when the case comes to trial.
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3. guarantee somebody's reliability: to give an assurance about the good character of somebody
She can be trusted, but I can't answer for the rest of the team.
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