Account For

Synonyms of account for

• explain
• justify
• clarify

Antonyms of account for

• neglect
• ignore
• disregard

Collocations of account for

time

Frequency: 75 %

You need to account for extra time when planning your trip.

mistakes

Frequency: 70 %

You must account for your mistakes before moving forward.

expenses

Frequency: 65 %

He needs to account for all his expenses in order to create a budget.

differences

Frequency: 60 %

The report failed to account for the cultural differences between the two groups.

growth

Frequency: 50 %

The company's success can be accounted for by its rapid growth.

Idiomatic Expressions for account for

• Phrase: to take into account
  Meaning: to consider or include something in decision-making or planning
  Usage: When planning the budget, we need to take into account unexpected expenses.