Definitions
1.VerbTo explain by relating circumstances; to show that some one, thing or members of a group are present or have been processed."I don't have to account for anything to you.; The storekeeper was expected to account for any material removed."
2.VerbTo be the primary cause of"The torrential downpour would account for the saturated state of the land."
3.VerbTo constitute in amount or portion."German speakers accounted for 37% of the population."
4.VerbTo make or render a reckoning of funds, persons, or things.
5.VerbTo be answerable for.
6.VerbTo destroy or put out of action."Coyotes account for more rabbits than hunters do."
7.VerbTo kill, as in hunting."He accounted for two deer today."