Synonyms for

Account

Verb / ʌˈkaʊnt / Another word for account — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a record or statement of financial expenditure or receipts relating to a particular period or purpose

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Antonyms

Common collocations

  • bank account
  • account balance
  • account number
  • open an account
  • close an account
  • take into account
  • on account of
  • account for

Word family

noun account
verb account
adjective accountable

Usage note

The word 'account' can refer to a financial record, a description of events, or a reason. Be mindful of context to distinguish between these meanings. 'Account for' is a common phrasal verb meaning to explain or be the cause of something.

Example sentences

  1. I need to check my bank account before I make a purchase.
  2. The accountant prepared a detailed account of the company's finances.
  3. She couldn't account for the missing money.
  4. He gave a detailed account of his trip to the amusement park.
  5. I will take into account your suggestions when making the decision.

Quotes

  • It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer.
  • Every morning I get up and look through the Forbes list of the richest people in America. If I'm not there, I go to work.
  • Money is only a tool. It will take you wherever you wish, but it will not replace you as the driver.

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