TAKES ACCOUNT OF Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

takes account of

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present tense third-person singular of take account of

as in takes into account

to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies) She decided to offer her services on a sliding scale, taking account of local income disparities.

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takes into account

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Neither takes into account a person’s physical exertion, which also raises their body temperature, whether working at a construction site or playing soccer.

— Brian Bossak, The Conversation, 1 July 2026

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