Cases of word usage

1) (of) a statement expressing 'Yes', agreement etc or one that is true, real etc as in 'The answer is (in the) affirmative (affirmative)

2) to call to (a person) for an answer to or about (something) (ask)

3) a fact, idea etc. that suggests a possible answer to a problem (clue)

4) to force, compel, (a person) to do something (by law, a necessity etc); to do something for (a person) as a favour or in answer to a request (oblige)

5) a suggestion (with or without the answer or solution) (proposition)

6) a form of a sentence which asks for information, an answer etc; to express or feel doubt about (something) (question)

7) an attempt to avoid an honest answer by using a secondary or doubtful meaning of a word or phrase; to argue about small points or differences (quibble)

8) an act of replying; what is replied; answer (reply)

9) a formal expression of opinion by an official meeting; something one makes up one's mind to do; the ending (of a doubt, problem etc) by supplying an answer (resolution)

10) to reply (the usual word); to act in answer to, or because of, the action of another (respond)