Answered

verb

1. To make a reply or response to.

   "He answered the question."

2. To speak in defence against; to reply to in defence.

   "to answer a charge or accusation"

3. To respond to a call by someone at a door or telephone, or other similar piece of equipment.

   "Nobody answered when I knocked on the door."

4. To suit a need or purpose satisfactorily.

   "It answers the need."

5. To be accountable or responsible; to make amends.

   "He has a lot to answer for."