How do you use Accountable in a sentence? See 20 example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, including synonyms like responsible, plus the exact meaning.
Accountable in a sentence
Accountable meaning
- 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.
Synonyms of Accountable
Example sentences (20)
Also, going to the gym and maintaining an optimistic mindset motivates me to work hard and hold myself accountable.
Herman, however, claims that he was sleepwalking when he killed her and thus can’t be held accountable for her death.
If the council won’t hold him accountable, she said, activists will take that step during the upcoming campaign.
Former Vice President said history will hold "accountable" for his role in the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan.
And that is another way we will be expecting the public to hold us accountable as part of the promises we made,” he said.
House Republicans made a commitment to deliver an economy that’s strong and a government that’s accountable.
If left to stand, this decision will make it financially difficult to keep government agencies accountable.
How can we hold the former president accountable if he won’t share details of his interactions with Trump leading up to Jan.
An outward looking, fair, and inclusive nation making its own decisions, accountable for its actions and reaping the rewards.
But it’s in all our interests that our public institutions are held accountable for their failures, so they are not repeated.
Even if they want to be on the front lines of holding criminals accountable, it doesn’t sound like they get to really decide.
Ask your friends and family to hold you accountable and support you in staying true to your intention.
Biden acknowledged RowVaughn and Rodney Wells, Nichols’ mother and stepfather, as he called for officers to be held accountable.
Frank also talked about the need to hold elected leaders accountable more to their campaign promises.
Based on that, how do you review progress and hold people accountable for reaching their objectives?
Andi Herring, the CEO of LCR Pride Foundation, said in order for hate crimes to decrease those in charge need to be held accountable.
Finally, warring parties have not been held accountable for their actions throughout the conflict – including for violating the truce.
Adelabu called on Nigerians not to fail in their responsibilities of holding their leaders accountable for the progress of the country.
Back in November 2021, the former city council directed staff to bring a report outlining how council can hold its members accountable.
Certainly, a lot of work is required to develop APC to the level of being the envisioned democratic, progressive and accountable party.
Common combinations with accountable
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- accountable for 72×
- held accountable 48×
- accountable to 20×
- and accountable 14×
- accountable and 11×
- be accountable 10×
- them accountable 9×
- accountable in 6×
- more accountable 5×
- hold accountable 5×
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