Synonyms for accounts

Grammar : Noun

Spell : uh-kount

Phonetic Transcription : əˈkaʊnt

Top 10 synonyms for accounts

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Définition of accounts

Origin : c.1300, "reckoning of money received and paid," from Old French acont "account, reckoning, terminal payment," from a "to" (see ad-) + cont "counting, reckoning of money to be paid," from Late Latin computus "a calculation," from Latin computare "calculate" (see compute).
Meaning "sum of (one's) money in a bank" is from 1833. Sense of "narration" is first attested 1610s. Plural accounts used as a collective or singular in phrases such as to give accounts (of something), is from mid-13c. Phrase by all accounts is attested from 1798.

noun written description of past events
noun record of finances, fees, or charges
noun basis or consideration for action

Example sentences :

Wonderful are the accounts he brings of that far-off world, where his spirit wanders.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

His accounts being found correct, he went on with his speculations.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

This accounts for his ability to get through in one day more than most people do in a week.
Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook

He found only Mortimer, who had remained late over his accounts.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

Then let us go with the accounts to Mr. Palmer, who is also ready, I am sure.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

I went but by the accounts I had received from Mr. Beaufort.
Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

I will just look into my accounts, and use you without ceremony.
Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

But you can tell me so much more about them than I can tell you, that why should I tire you with my accounts and descriptions?
Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens

Not that I found 'em heavy; I don't mention 'em on that accounts; far from it.
Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens

"Ah, that accounts for it," murmured the journalist, without looking up.
Extract from : « The Slave Of The Lamp » by Henry Seton Merriman

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