Answer and Fill

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Answer verb - To do what is required by the terms of.

Usage example: I don't have a box cutter as such, but will this knife answer the purpose?

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Fill is a synonym for answer in satisfy topic. In some cases you can use "Fill" instead a verb "Answer", when it comes to topics like solve, do.

Fill verb - To do what is required by the terms of.

Usage example: orders received by this date will be filled in time for Christmas delivery of the merchandise

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Answer is a synonym for fill in satisfy topic. You can use "Answer" instead a verb "Fill", if it concerns topics such as execute, do.

Nearby Words: filled, filling, filler

Fill in the Blank: Here, you have to type in the answer instead of selecting from four choices.

Source: Video Game / You Don't Know Jack
While it's not essential reading for the show, it does answer some mysteries and fill out some gaps concerning the show's plot and characters.

Source: All There In The Manual / Live-Action TV
Audience Match (a carryover from NBC): An audience is polled for the best answer to a fill-in.

Source: Series / Match Game

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