To come forth with a prompt answer.

(education, chiefly attributive) A type of question or prompt, especially found in school quizzes and tests, which usually requires the student to write in sentences, as opposed to multiple-choice, fill in the blank, or other question types which require less writing.

plural of book-answerer

A sharp reply given to someone.

(film) The first graded print of an edited film combining sound and picture, which is created for the client to view and approve; his answer decides when the rest of the copies of the film are printed or not.

(music) A song whose lyrics serve as a response or sequel to the lyrics of another song.

plural of answer song

Synonym of answering machine

(sometimes capitalized, derogatory) A supposed male compulsion to answer questions regardless of whether one knows the answer.

(idiomatic, euphemistic) To satisfy a bodily urge to urinate or defecate.