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"For" Idioms

Define responsible for. responsible for synonyms, responsible for pronunciation, responsible for translation, English dictionary definition of responsible for. Adj. 1. responsible for - being the agent or cause; "determined who was the responsible party"; "termites were responsible for the damage" responsible...

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to forfeit someone or something for the sake of someone or something. Surely you won't sacrifice your dear wife for a silly twit like Francine! Would you sacrifice your bank account for a chance to go to Europe? to make an offering of or give up someone or something to someone or some power.

to think of a person as a particular type of person. I don't consider you as a possible candidate. I consider myself an excellent cook. to think about offering someone a job, office, or other responsibility. Would you consider David for the job? I could not possibly consider you for the position.

and hold someone responsible (for something) to consider someone responsible for something; to blame something on someone. I hold you accountable for John's well-being. I must hold you responsible for the missing money.

Define account. account synonyms, account pronunciation, account translation, English dictionary definition of account. n. 1. A narrative or record of events. 2. a. A reason given for a particular action or event: What is the account for this loss? b. A report relating to...

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Also, with the exception of. Other than, were it not for. For example, Except for Jack, everyone came to the party, or With the exception of the weather, everything went extremely well. [c. 1600] Were it not for: I would join you except for my cold.

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(redirected from give credit for) Receive acknowledgment or praise for some accomplishment, as in Bill got all the credit for attracting a big audience. Similarly, give credit for means "acknowledge" or "praise," as in We should give the pianist credit for her work in the program.