What does accountable mean?
Accountable means Obliged, when called upon, to answer (for one’s deeds); answerable..
Accountable
/əˈkaʊntəbl̩/ · adjective
Meaning
Obliged, when called upon, to answer (for one’s deeds); answerable..
Definitions by Sense
- Obliged, when called upon, to answer (for one’s deeds); answerable.
- Obliged to keep accurate records (of property or funds).
- Liable to be called on to render an account.
- (rare) Capable of being accounted for; explicable; explainable.
Example Sentences
Everyone is accountable to God for their conduct.
You will be held accountable for your misdemeanors.
"Because the railway is economically and socially vital, it receives large amounts of public money and must therefore ultimately be accountable to government. [...]
True religion . . . intelligible, rational, and accountable, -- not a burden but a privilege.
Synonyms for accountable
Antonyms for accountable
Related Words
Word Forms
- more accountable
- most accountable
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for accountable?
Common synonyms include amenable, responsible, liable, answerable.
What is the opposite of accountable?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use accountable in a sentence?
Everyone is accountable to God for their conduct.
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