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responsible
[ri-spon-suh-buhl]
adjective
answerable or accountable, as for something within one's power, control, or management (often followed by to orfor ).
He is responsible to the president for his decisions.
Synonyms:involving accountability or responsibility, as in having the power to control or manage.
promoted to a responsible position in the firm.
chargeable with being the author, cause, or occasion of something (usually followed byfor ).
Termites were responsible for the damage.
having a capacity for moral decisions and therefore accountable; capable of rational thought or action.
The defendant is not responsible for his actions.
Synonyms:able to discharge obligations or pay debts.
Synonyms:reliable or dependable, as in meeting debts, conducting business dealings, etc.
Synonyms: , , ,(of a government, member of a government, government agency, or the like) answerable to or serving at the discretion of an elected legislature or the electorate.
responsible
/ ɪˈɒԲəə /
adjective
having control or authority (over)
being accountable for one's actions and decisions (to)
to be responsible to one's commanding officer
(of a position, duty, etc) involving decision and accountability
(often foll by for) being the agent or cause (of some action)
to be responsible for a mistake
able to take rational decisions without supervision; accountable for one's own actions
a responsible adult
able to meet financial obligations; of sound credit
Other Word Forms
- responsibleness noun
- responsibly adverb
- interresponsible adjective
- nonresponsible adjective
- nonresponsibleness noun
- nonresponsibly adverb
- preresponsible adjective
- quasi-responsible adjective
- quasi-responsibly adverb
- superresponsible adjective
- superresponsibleness noun
- superresponsibly adverb
- unresponsible adjective
- unresponsibleness noun
- unresponsibly adverb
- ˈDzԲ adverb
- ˈDzԲԱ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of responsible1
Word History and Origins
Origin of responsible1
Example Sentences
That would ensure complaints and allegations of "mishandling, wrongdoing and cover-ups by police, agencies and other professionals and elected officials are brought to light and those responsible held accountable", the Home Office added.
She is currently responsible for technology and innovation at the service and said she was "proud and honoured" to have been asked to lead.
Earlier on Saturday an anti-racism rally was held at Belfast City Hall, with organisers United Against Racism saying those responsible for the violence had "nothing to offer but hatred and fear".
" we are fighting for and yearning for is justice - prosecutions for those responsible. We deserve that."
Unlike electricity companies in the UK, GEL is responsible for all aspects of electricity on the island, including generating or importing it, distributing it and billing customers.
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