1. past tense and past participle of account; considered or regarded as
Usage: often used in passive constructions
2. explained or gave a satisfactory reason for something
Usage: typically followed by ‘for’

Examples

• She is accounted one of the best teachers in the school.
• The missing funds have been accounted for.
• He accounted for his absence by explaining he was ill.
• All students must be accounted for during the fire drill.
• The witness accounted for every detail of the incident.
• These factors accounted for the project’s success.