Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
account for
Phrasal verb
/əˈkaʊnt fɔːr/
Definition
To explain or justify something; to provide a reason or basis for an event or action.
Examples
- She had to account for her absence during the meeting.
- The researcher needs to account for all variables in the experiment.
- We must account for the weather conditions when planning the outdoor event.
Meaning
The phrase ‘account for’ is used when someone needs to clarify how something happened or to give an explanation for a certain situation.
Synonyms
- explain
- justify
- clarify
- elucidate
- give reason for
