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responsible

/ˈrɛs.pən.səbəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does responsible mean?

adjective

Having a sense of moral or legal obligation to do something; accountable for one's actions.

Example

"She was a responsible parent and made sure her children did their homework every night."

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