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Можешь ответить на письмо клиента до обеда?
Я стараюсь отвечать на все вопросы на собрании.
answer usage examples
Можешь ответить на письмо клиента до обеда?
Can you answer the client's email before lunch?
Я стараюсь отвечать на все вопросы на собрании.
I try to answer all the questions in the meeting.
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the basic, neutral verb meaning to give a reply to a question or request
a common synonym often used for a written or brief spoken response
slightly more formal; emphasizes giving a reaction or answer to a request
means 'to inform' — focuses on giving information rather than answering a question
a broad verb meaning to utter or express words; not always an answer to a question
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answer synonyms
What's the difference between answer / reply / respond / tell / say / address
the basic, neutral verb meaning to give a reply to a question or request
Please answer the client's email by noon.
Пожалуйста, ответь на письмо клиента до полудня.
He didn't reply to my email about the meeting.
Он не ответил на моё письмо о встрече.
Please respond to the survey by Friday.
Пожалуйста, ответьте на опрос до пятницы.
means 'to inform' — focuses on giving information rather than answering a question
Tell the manager the meeting is postponed.
Скажи менеджеру, что встречу перенесли.
a broad verb meaning to utter or express words; not always an answer to a question
He said he would send the report by Monday.
Он сказал, что отправит отчёт к понедельнику.
means 'to deal with an issue' or 'to speak to someone directly', often formal
We need to address the client's concern in tomorrow's meeting.
Нам нужно обсудить проблему клиента на завтрашней встрече.
to confirm receipt or recognize something; not necessarily to answer substantively
Please acknowledge when you receive the contract.
Пожалуйста, подтвердите, когда получите контракт.
a sharp or witty reply — emphasizes emotional or countering tone
When the client criticized the plan, she retorted quickly.
Когда клиент раскритиковал план, она быстро ответила едко.
a brief reply or comeback; more formal/literary
He rejoined that the proposal ignored the facts.
Он парировал, что предложение игнорирует факты.
to give clarification or a detailed answer — focuses on making something clear
Could you explain the new procedure to the team?
Не мог бы ты объяснить новую процедуру команде?
She commented on the draft during the review session.
Она прокомментировала черновик на сессии по обзору.
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How to pronounce answer and what this word means
answer translation: отвечать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce answer
/tə ˈɑːnsə/
answer translation
отвечать
answer examples
Can you answer the client's email before lunch?
answer transcription
/tə ˈɑːnsə/, /tu ˈænsɚ/
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Can you answer the client's email before lunch? Translation: Можешь ответить на письмо клиента до обеда?
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