Introduction
An answer is a response to a question or a problem. There are some words that we often use together. These are called collocations. Learn some of the verbs that we often use with the noun ‘answer’ with Georgie.
Common collocations with ‘answer’
have the answer
know the answer
If you have or know the answers, it means you possess the information or solution.
- I’ll call dad for some advice. He always has the answers.
- If you know the answer to my question, put your hand up.
look for the answer
seek the answer
If you look for or seek answers, it means you try to find a solution to something.
- As climate change worsens, governments are urgently looking for answers to reduce carbon emissions.
- I’m desperately seeking answers about my ancestry, but it’s difficult to find the records.
find the answer
If you find the answer, you discover or figure out a solution to a problem.
- Meditation helped her find the answer to her stress and anxiety.
demand an answer
If you demand an answer from someone, you make a strong request for an answer, possibly because you need that answer urgently.
- After weeks of silence, the workers demanded an answer from management about their pay dispute.
give an answer
If you give an answer, you respond with information or a solution.
- She promised to give an answer by the end of the day regarding the business proposal.
TRANSCRIPT
Note: This is not a word-for-word transcript.
Georgie
Which verbs go with the word ‘answer’? Let’s find the answer.
An answer is a response to a question or a problem, and there are many ways we can talk about it.
If you have or know the answers, it means you possess the information or solution.
She always has the answers to my questions!
I don’t know the answer to that yet, but I’ll look into it for you.
You might be looking for or seeking answers when you’re trying to find a solution to something. Then, you might find the answers you’re looking for.
I’m looking for the answer to my leaking roof.
I’ve found the answer! I’m going to put some silicone tape over the hole.
If you need a response urgently from someone, you might demand an answer – you make a strong request for an answer. Then, a person might give you an answer – they respond with information or a solution.
I’ve demanded an answer from you, now you have to give it!
Which verbs go with ‘answer’? Now you have the answer.