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answer; respond; adapt; cope with
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesverb
to answer; to reply; to respond
Used when answering questions or responding to calls.
He didn't answer my question.
The students answered the teacher's question in unison.
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The phone rang for a long time before someone answered.
He responded to my greeting with a nod.
Please respond to my call.
verb
to satisfy; to meet (requirements); to accept
Used when meeting someone's request or accepting an invitation.
This store meets every request.
He applied for the manager position in the company.
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We went to visit at the host's invitation.
The company decided to improve the product to meet customer requirements.
I was very disappointed that he didn't agree to my request.
verb
to adapt; to conform to; to comply with
Used when adapting to circumstances or conforming to trends.
This product is very much in season and sells well.
His performance was very appropriate to the occasion and won applause from the audience.
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He quickly adapted to the new work environment.
This policy conforms to the requirements of the times.
The landscape painting he drew is very appropriate to the occasion.
verb
to cope with; to handle; to deal with
Used when dealing with situations or handling problems.
He is very good at coping with various complex situations.
The company has established an emergency mechanism to deal with unexpected events.
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He handled the reporters' questions with ease.
There are too many customers in this store, and the staff can't handle them all.
We need to develop strategies to cope with market changes.