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To Account

Definition:

to account (verb) - to consider, explain, or give reasons for something that has happened or been done

to account (verb) - to keep records of money spent or received

to account (verb) - to regard or treat as something specified

to account (verb) - to take into account or consider; to regard as important

Samples Sentences:

Sense 1:

He tried to account for his tardiness by blaming the heavy traffic.

She couldn't account for her sudden disappearance.

Sense 2:

It is essential to account for every penny spent during the project.

The accountant carefully accounted for all the company's expenses.

Sense 3:

The courageous act accounted him a hero among his peers.

The novel's success accounts her as one of the greatest writers of our time.

Sense 4:

When planning for retirement, it is crucial to account for inflation.

The teacher reminded the students to account for all the variables in their experiment.

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