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/res.pon.sa.bi.liˈðað/
Translation
responsibility
Word origin
From responsable, from Latin responsum, the past participle of respondere (re- 'back' plus spondere 'to pledge'). The same root gives English responsibility, respond and response.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- respondere
- English cognates
- responsibility, respond, response
Grammar
Examples
gran .
Looking after the children is a big responsibility.
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Each member of the team has their responsibilities.
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He accepted responsibility for the mistake without a problem.
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It is my responsibility to close the shop at night.
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With the new position come more responsibilities.
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