RESPONSIBLY

responsibly

(adverb) in a responsible manner; “we must act responsibly”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adverb

responsibly (comparative more responsibly, superlative most responsibly)

In a responsible manner.

Antonyms

• irresponsibly

Source: Wiktionary

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RESPONSIBLE

Re*spon"si*ble (r*spn"s*b'l), a. Etym: [Cf. F. responsable. See Respond.]

1. Liable to respond; likely to be called upon to answer; accountable; answerable; amenable; as, a guardian is responsible to the court for his conduct in the office.

2. Able to respond or answer for one's conduct and obligations; trustworthy, financially or otherwise; as, to have a responsible man for surety.

3. Involving responsibility; involving a degree of accountability on the part of the person concerned; as, a responsible office.

Syn.

– Accountable; answerable; amenable.

– Re*spon"si*ble*ness, n.

– Re*spon"si*bly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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