Answer and Say

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Answer verb - React verbally.

Usage example: answer the question

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Say is a synonym for answer in reply topic. In some cases you can use "Say" instead a verb "Answer".

Say verb - To express (a thought or emotion) in words.

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Answer is a synonym for say in affirmation topic. Sometimes you can use "Answer" instead a verb "Say", if it concerns topics such as reply, make known, make declaration.

Nearby Word: saying

best	best answer	best say
exact	exact answer	exact say
common	common answer	common say
short	short answer	short say
Other adjectives: direct, single, simple, powerful, actual, real, big, bad, easy, general, final, last, different.

word	answer word	say word
name	answer name	say name
time	answer time	say time
way	answer way	say way
Other words: prayer, yes, whatever, prayers.

Gil: [Agatha] is my chosen bride, and any who would harm her must answer to me!...Oh jeez, did I really just say that?

Source: Did I Just Say That Out Loud?
One of them thinks that Adults Are Useless because they answer questions but never actually say anything useful.

Source: Mathematician's Answer
Sometimes when a contestant gave a particularly silly/stupid answer, Dawson would say "The dreaded (contestant's answer)".

Source: Series / Family Feud

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