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Definitions

account for

VERB
give reason for
Synonyms
WEAK
clarify elucidate explain justify resolve

Example Sentences

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We keep our finances separate but work very well together out of a joint account for the purpose of our current home and the project house we plan to buy.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

The board also said it would propose clarifying how companies account for stablecoins.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

He added: "In terms of energy, we account for less than 1% of global emissions, right now it is more of a priority we have safe and affordable energy."

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Schafer expects data centers to account for 75% of revenue this year.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Homicide convictions account for a tiny fraction of the growth in the prison population.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander