No. 1,502 in Dutch
beantwoorden
"Beantwoorden" means "to answer" or "to respond."
In a sentence
Kun je mijn vraag beantwoorden?
Can you answer my question?
The verb 'beantwoorden' is used here to express responding directly to a specific question.
Hij kan de e-mail niet beantwoorden.
He cannot reply to the email.
The verb 'beantwoorden' is used in reference to replying to written communication such as an email.
Ik zal de roep om hulp beantwoorden.
I will respond to the call for help.
Here, 'beantwoorden' conveys the idea of acknowledging and acting upon a request or signal for help.
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