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Meaning of On Account Of
The primary meaning of "On Account Of" is to indicate the reason or explanation for something.
Definitions
- Used to indicate the reason for something: The meeting was cancelled on account of the weather.
- * Used to indicate that something is done for the benefit of someone or something: The donation was made on account of the charity.
Etymology of On Account Of
The phrase "On Account Of" originated in the 15th century, with "account" coming from the Old French "acompte", meaning "reckoning" or "calculation", which is derived from the Latin "computare", meaning "to calculate".
Historically, the phrase was used to indicate a financial transaction or a calculation, but over time its meaning expanded to include the idea of reason or explanation.
Example Uses
- The concert was postponed on account of the singer's illness.
- * The company made a donation on account of the local community.
- * The student was absent from school on account of a family emergency.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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