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How to sign: reply or respond to
"She didn't want to answer"; "answer the question"; "We answered that we would accept the invitation";

Similiar / Same: reply, respond

Categories: say, state, tell

Within this category: bridle, call back, counter, field, retort, sass

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How to sign: a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
"they were trying to find a peaceful solution"; "the answers were in the back of the book"; "he computed the result to four decimal places";

Similiar / Same: solution, result, solvent, resolution

Categories: statement

Within this category: denouement

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How to sign: be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
"A few words would answer"; "This car suits my purpose well"; "Will $100 do?"; "A 'B' grade doesn't suffice to get me into medical school"; "Nothing else will serve";

Similiar / Same: suffice, do, serve

Categories: fulfil, fulfill, live up to, satisfy

Within this category: go around, go a long way, qualify, serve, tide over