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account for

to explain or give a reason for

In Phrasal Verbs

In more detail

1. (verb) to explain the reason or cause of something; to give a satisfactory explanation

2. (verb) to represent a particular amount or percentage of something

3. (verb) to consider or include something as part of a calculation or plan

Examples

• 1. The report accounts for the increase in production costs.
• 2. Tourism accounts for 15% of the country's economy.
• 3. We need to account for travel time when planning the schedule.

Nearby in Phrasal Verbs

back up, bank on, break down