Answer and Inquire

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

Usage example: didn't answer right away when the detective asked him where he'd been for the last three hours

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Inquire is an antonym for answer in reply topic.

Inquire verb - Conduct an inquiry or investigation of.

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Answer is an antonym for inquire in ask topic.

answer time

inquire time

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