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account for

account for (à-counte for)

Phrasal-verb Analysis

Signification

to explain the reason for something; to represent a portion of something

expliquer la raison de quelque chose; représenter une partie de quelque chose (expliquer la raison de quelque chose; representer une partie de quelque chose)

Phrases d'exemple

"These factors account for most of the differences in results."

"Ces facteurs expliquent la plupart des différences dans les résultats." (Ces facteurs expliquent la plupart des differences dans les resultats.)

Expressions Connexes

build around

to base something on a central idea or feature

rise through adversity

to become stronger or succeed despite difficult conditions

cut in on

to interrupt someone while they are speaking

work through challenges

to deal with and overcome problems while continuing progress

care for

to look after someone who is sick or in need

cut down on

to reduce the amount or frequency of something harmful