give an account of in English

provide a detailed report of

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1. He was too shocked to give an account of what had happened.

2. * Elders are to give an account of their stewardship, D&C 72:5.

3. We have to give an account of this which is consistent with the verification principle.

4. The executor will give an account of his activities only to the new Supreme Pontiff.

5. * Every man is to give an account of his stewardship, D&C 72:3–5.

6. The court has the authority to compel an executor to give an account of their actions.

7. Both characterize connections in reality and both give an account of the character of our beliefs about them.

8. They preached the gospel, healed the sick, cast out devils, and returned to give an account of their labors.

9. It is therefore possible to give an account of moral altruism by appeal simply to the principle of natural selection.

10. Accountability, principle according to which a person or institution is responsible for a set of duties and can be required to give an account of their fulfilment to an authority that is in a position to issue rewards or punishment

11. The Annals of the Prophets include his prayer, give an account of how the Lord responded to it, record all his sins and unfaithful acts, and identify the sites where he built high places and erected Asherah poles and idols before he humbled himself.

12. ‘A book as a prop is a great idea to Convey the mood and make the sitter feel relaxed.’ ‘The word Conveys the idea that some conscious party or agency was at a scene and can give an account of events, but it doesn't say anything about the reliability of that account.’