ANSWERABLE


Meaning of ANSWERABLE in English

1.

If you are ~ to someone, you have to report to them and explain your actions.

Councils should be ~ to the people who elect them...

ADJ: v-link ADJ to n

2.

If you are ~ for your actions or for someone else’s actions, you are considered to be responsible for them and if necessary must accept punishment for them.

He must be made ~ for these terrible crimes.

= accountable

ADJ: v-link ADJ, usu ADJ for n

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