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English Phrasal Verbs

(2011-01-05 11:10:03)
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English Phrasal Verbs

Phrasal verbs and other multi-word verbs in English

Phrasal verbs are a really important part of the English language, especially for spoken English. In our Phrasal Verbs reference section you can find hundreds of the most commonly used phrasal verbs clearly explained with example sentences and fun quiz questions to test your understanding.

account for Formal

Meaning: If you account for something, you explain how it came to be the way it is.

Synonym: explain

For example:

  • account for sth

We accounted for last year's higher production costs by showing how the price of labour and raw materials had increased.

  • account for sth

How can we account for the remarkable success of our latest product?

Nouns often used as objects with
account for:
costs, expenses, delays, behaviour, failure, success

Quick Quiz:

If you account for something, you
  1. calculate how much it costs
  2. give a reason for it
  3. make a budget for it

answer: b

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