Dictionary Entry

responsible

adjective

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Meaning

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Having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone; being the cause of something.

Example Sentence

As the class president, she felt responsible for organizing the school's fundraising event.

Usage Note

Used to describe someone who is in charge of a task, decision, or situation, or who is expected to act in a certain way and can be trusted to do so.

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