verb
The treasurer has been able to account for every penny of expense. His desire to conceal his background accounts for his secrecy
noun
The accounts show that the company has ample funds in reserve. Williams hasn't submitted his expense account for the trip
Nigel turned his convalescence to good account by writing a best seller. Don't read the book on my account
The defendant gave a credible account of his whereabouts at the time of the crime
The committee decided that length of service is of some account in determining retirement pensions
Alice's account of the rabbit wearing a waistcoat is unbelievable
In passing sentence, the judge took into account the child's poverty and the fact that it was Christmas time
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