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(verb) furnish a justifying analysis or explanation; "I can't account for the missing money" |
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Synonyms: answer for |
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Related Words: declare |
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(verb) give reasons for; "Can you account for all these absences?" |
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Related Words: explain, explicate |
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(verb) be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something; "Passing grades account for half of the grades given in this exam" |
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Related Words: be |
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(verb) be the reason or explanation for; "The recession accounts for the slow retail business" |
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Related Words: be |
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