TOOK INTO ACCOUNT Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

took into account

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past tense of take into account

as in considered

to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies) Taking into account the possibility of stormy weather, we decided to spring for a cabin instead of pitching a tent.

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The parliamentary finance committee had said the revision took account of the economic impact of Middle East conflict impact and higher copper and cobalt price assumptions.

— Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 6 July 2026

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