responsible
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2.4
- adjective
- /rɪˈspɑnsəbl/
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- The Sea Defenders are not the only responsible party in this case.
- held responsible
- responsible for ensuring
- responsible for maintaining
But that's why we are individually responsible, each of us.
- But that's why we are individually responsible, each of us.
- And there's a real commitment to pursuing responsible solutions on that front.
- I am responsible to you as a citizen.
- It's forced me to be responsible both to and for something.
- And this is how she's becoming more and more a responsible agent.
- I think you're wanting these people to be responsible and accountable.
- And maybe they feel responsible or they blame themselves.
- But if we demand that the people should be responsible, so we have to empower them.
- You know, it's kind of interesting how responsible people generally agree with that.
- And, and the trouble with it is you're not responsible just for yourself.
Examples
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Since August last year, the council has been responsible for just one week's worth of delays.
Academic text (2011) -
My own students know that they are responsible for the learning of each member of their section.
Academic text (2008) -
Ask yourself, what would a responsible body of citizens have done?
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When you decide that I am responsible, everything changes.
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You are responsible for this, I believe.
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Nobody holds me more responsible than I hold myself.
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Make good decisions, be responsible, make healthy choices.
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But if we demand that the people should be responsible, so we have to empower them.
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But Lacey is stronger, more mature and more responsible than ever before.
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As a manager, it is essential to be responsible for your team's performance and the results of their work.
Synonyms
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4.6
Responsible for actions and must explain them to someone in charge
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6.4
Required to explain your actions to someone in authority
Antonyms
Compounds
How Responsible
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Responsible comes from the root respond, which means 'to answer'. If you have the duty to look after something, you must 'answer' for the result, so responsible means having control and being expected to take care of things.