[əˈkaʊnt fə]
Meaning
to explain; to be the reason of something; consider; accept.
Examples 👇
Nursing homes now account for nearly one-third of Indiana's coronavirus deaths, state officials announced Monday. The Indianapolis Star
Covid-19 loans will force government to account for money spent. News24
Those deaths account for a solid majority of the 38 the county has recorded overall. Shawnee Mission Post
Hear the protocols changing to account for pandemic. Lexington Herald Leader
These 24 districts account for half of infections. THE WEEK
Renewables account for 72% of 2019's new energy additions. Windpower Monthly
Buganda kingdom has dismissed as false reports that it failed to account for over $250,000 provided by the United States Embassy in Kampala. The Observer
Mr. Johnson has to account for the money stolen from the safe.