Sinônimos de account for something
1 (verbo frasal)
Computers account for 5% of the country's electricity consumption.
Sinônimos
constitute
, The country's ethnic minorities constitute 7 per cent of its total population.
make
, They are adding three aircraft carriers. That makes six in all.
make up
, compose
, They agreed to form a council composed of leaders of the rival factions.
comprise
Women comprise 44% of hospital medical staff.
2 (verbo frasal)
How do you account for the company's high staff turnover?
Sinônimos
explain
, Can you explain why you didn't call me?
excuse
, I know you're upset but that doesn't excuse your behaviour.
justify
, This decision was fully justified by economic conditions.
clarify
, A bank spokesman was unable to clarify the situation.
give a reason for
, give an explanation for
, illuminate
, The instructors use games to illuminate the subject.
clear up
, answer for
, rationalize
, the trend to rationalize our failings by blaming our upbringing
elucidate
He refused to elucidate the reasons for his decision.
3 (verbo frasal)
The squadron accounted for seven enemy aircraft in the first week.
Sinônimos
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Sinônimos adicionais
in the sense of clarify
to make or become clear or easy to understand
A bank spokesman was unable to clarify the situation.
in the sense of compose
to be the component elements of
They agreed to form a council composed of leaders of the rival factions.
in the sense of comprise
to form or make up
Women comprise 44% of hospital medical staff.
Sinônimos
Palavras próximas de account for something
- accordingly
- accost
- account
- account for something
- accountability
- accountable
- accountant
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