answernounfeminine/ʁɨʃˈpɔstɐ/highre·spos·taPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionThe act of responding; a statement made in reply to a question.The answer was clear and concise.He gave a quick answer.synreplyresponseEtymologyDo latim 'responsa'Related wordsresponderresponsoresponda