Use to Phrasal Verbs 'Account for' in spoken English


Key Concepts and Translation in Hindi Language

The phrasal verb account for means to explain or justify something. In Hindi, it can be translated as "व्याख्या करना" or "जवाब देना". It is often used when someone needs to provide reasons for their actions or results.

Usage Examples and Translation

1. She could not account for her absence from the meeting.

वह बैठक से अपनी अनुपस्थिति की व्याख्या नहीं कर सकी


2. The manager asked the team to account for the project's delays.

प्रबंधक ने टीम से परियोजना में देरी की व्याख्या करने के लिए कहा।


3. Can you account for the missing money?

क्या आप गायब पैसे की व्याख्या कर सकते हैं?


Key Mistakes

1. Using account for without a subject: Always include who is explaining. For example, "He needs to account for his actions" is correct, while "Needs to account for his actions" is incorrect.


2. Confusing account for with account to: Remember, account for is about explaining, while account to means reporting to someone.


3. Forgetting to use it in the right context: Make sure to use account for when discussing reasons or explanations, not just any situation.

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