Meaning & use

responsible

adjective·Everyday

Having control over or an obligation for something, or reliable enough to be trusted with duties.

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As team leader, she is responsible for making sure the project finishes on time.

He has always been a responsible student who turns in his homework early.

A note on using this word

Responsible for describes duty or blame, while responsible as a personal trait describes trustworthy behavior in general.

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