account for

To explain by relating circumstances; to show that some one, thing or members of a group are present or have been processed.

“I don't have to account for anything to you.”

To be the primary cause of

“The torrential downpour would account for the saturated state of the land.”

To constitute in amount or portion.

“German speakers accounted for 37% of the population.”

To make or render a reckoning of funds, persons, or things.

To be answerable for.

To destroy or put out of action.

“Coyotes account for more rabbits than hunters do.”