Meaning
To explain the reason for something or the cause of something.
Cultural Background
High emphasis on personal accountability in the workplace. Often used in formal parliamentary or investigative settings. Strict adherence to rules makes this phrase common in compliance. Used in corporate reporting to show transparency.
Inseparable
Never put words between 'account' and 'for'.
Meaning
To explain the reason for something or the cause of something.
Inseparable
Never put words between 'account' and 'for'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
How do you ______ the missing money?
The phrasal verb is 'account for'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesHow do you ______ the missing money?
The phrasal verb is 'account for'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsOnly if it's a formal text to a boss.
Related Phrases
give an account of
similarTo describe an event.
take into account
similarTo consider.
