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answer honestly
[/ˈænsər ˈɑnɪstli/]
verb phrase
responder com honestidade
1.
to reply to a question or statement with truthfulness and sincerity, without deception or evasion
I asked him to answer honestly about what happened that night.
Pedi-lhe que respondesse com honestidade sobre o que aconteceu naquela noite.
2.
to give a truthful response without hiding information or telling lies
If you want to help, please answer honestly on this survey.
Se deseja ajudar, por favor responda com honestidade nesta pesquisa.
Synonyms
tell the truth
be truthful
speak truthfully
respond truthfully
be sincere
Antonyms
lie
deceive
mislead
give a false answer
evade the truth
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
responder com honestidade
most common usage
General Brazilian
responder honestamente
alternative form, also widely used
Portugal
responder com honestidade
standard usage
Portugal
responder com sinceridade
alternative emphasizing sincerity
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep it real
tell it like it is
shoot straight
be straight with someone
no sugar coating
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