account for

Signification (Anglais)

1. To explain by relating circumstances; to show that some one, thing or members of a group are present or have been processed.
2. To be the primary cause of
3. To constitute in amount or portion.
4. To make or render a reckoning of funds, persons, or things.
5. To be answerable for.
6. To destroy or put out of action.
7. To kill, as in hunting.

Concepts

expliquer

développer

justifier

constituer

rendre compte

contrôler

faire état de

abattre

interpréter

rendre compte de

comprendre

contenir

représenter

baser

motiver

narrer

parler

raconter

rapporter

recompter

Phrases

This may account for the coat of arms being thought to be upside down .

Cela peut expliquer que les armoiries sont considérées comme à l'envers.