responsible
/rɪˈspɑnsəbəl/responsible
ADJECTIVEDefinition of responsible
If you are responsible for something, you did it or it happened because of something that you did.
Example: Are you saying that he was responsible for the death of your wife?
If you are responsible, you make good decisions and make sure that important things get done.
Example: She will be a good leader for this organization because she is very responsible.
If you are responsible for something, you are the person who must fix things that go wrong.
Example: I'm responsible for looking after these three buildings.
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EXAMPLESExamples of responsible
Are you saying that he was responsible for the death of your wife?
Example sentenceThe company was partly responsible for the success of the original product.
Example sentenceShe will be a good leader for this organization because she is very responsible.
Example sentenceWe need to come up with environmentally responsible energy sources.
Example sentenceI'm responsible for looking after these three buildings.
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