account of
C1 formal
In simple words
Because of something, or to think about something carefully.
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
formal
In the fixed phrase 'on account of': because of a particular reason.
"The match was postponed on account of heavy rain."
2 C1
idiomatic
formal
In the fixed phrase 'take account of': to consider or include something in a decision or plan.
"The judge must take account of all the evidence before reaching a verdict."
Usage notes
Not a true standalone phrasal verb in modern English. Functions mainly within fixed phrases. 'On account of' is a formal/written alternative to 'because of'. 'Take account of' means to consider something when making a decision.
Commonly used with
on account of take account of by all accounts on no account
Forms
Base
account of
I/you/we/they
3rd person
accounts of
he/she/it
Past simple
accounted of
yesterday
Past participle
accounted of
have + pp
-ing form
accounting of
continuous
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Synonyms
because of due to on the basis of considering
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