Conjugation

Account for

représenter

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: for

    Only account changes; for stays the same: accounted for, accounted for.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't account for, he doesn't account for.

    1. I / you / we / they account for
    2. he / she / it accounts for

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am accounting for
    2. you / we / they are accounting for
    3. he / she / it is accounting for

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't account for.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they accounted for

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to account for
    2. you / we / they are going to account for
    3. he / she / it is going to account for

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't account for.

    1. (you) account for
    2. let's account for