to respond to a question or request

to reply to a situation

एक स्थिति का जवाब देना

English Usage: How do you usually answer criticism?

Hindi Usage: आप सामान्यत

a response to a question or situation

a solution to a problem

एक समस्या का समाधान

English Usage: They provided an answer to the technical issue.

Hindi Usage: उन्होंने तकनीकी समस्या का समाधान दिया।