What is another word for account for?
Pronunciation: [ɐkˈa͡ʊnt fɔː] (IPA) 
Account for is a common phrase used in both spoken and written communication, and it conveys the idea of explaining or justifying something. However, there are several synonyms that can be used in place of account for, depending on the context and intended meaning. Some of the synonyms for account for include clarify, elucidate, justify, explain, validate, show, demonstrate, support, prove, substantiate, and back up. These synonyms can be used interchangeably with account for to convey the same message. For instance, instead of saying "I need to account for my absence," one could say "I need to justify my absence" or "I need to explain why I was absent".
