account for - Master This Word
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account for Word Meanings
- to explain the reason for something
- to take something into consideration
- to represent a certain percentage of a total
account for Example Sentences
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account for Word Etymology
Root decomposition: 'account' (from Latin 'computare' meaning 'to count') + 'for' (indicating purpose). Historical origin: Latin → Old French → Middle English. Memory image: Imagine a detective piecing together evidence to account for all aspects of a case, showing how everything links back to the central truth.
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Step 1: Meaning
What does the phrase 'account for' mean?
A.To keep a diary
B.To take a photo
C.To explain or justify
D.To lose something
Step 2: Usage
Choose the correct usage of 'account for' in a sentence.
A.He forgot to account for the rain before leaving.
B.Can you account for the recipe?
C.She will account for the answer later.
D.I need to account for my lost keys.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is most similar to 'account for'?
A.Justify
B.Ignore
C.Deny
D.Confuse
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'account for'?
A.Consider
B.Neglect
C.Examine
D.Detail
Step 5: Mastery
Can you think of a real-life context where someone would need to 'account for' their actions?
A.Explaining why they were late to a meeting.
B.Discussing their plans for vacation.
C.Reflecting on their budget at the end of the month.
D.Remembering to turn off the lights before leaving.
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