Answer and Desiderate

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Answer verb - To speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction.

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Desiderate is an antonym for answer.

Desiderate verb - To have an earnest wish to own or enjoy.

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Answer is an antonym for desiderate in topics: desire, want.

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