Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
give-an-account
phrase
ɡɪv ən əˈkaʊnt
Definition
To provide a report or explanation of one’s actions or experiences.
Examples
- After the incident, she was asked to give an account of what happened during the meeting.
- The witness was required to give an account of the events leading up to the accident.
Meaning
It refers to the act of explaining or narrating events or reasons behind a particular situation, often in response to a request for information.
Synonyms
- explain
- report
- narrate
- describe
