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abound with »

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To have something in great numbers or quantities; to possess in such abundance as to be characterized by.

"This pond abounds with fish."

abut on »

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To border on.

"The fronts of the houses abut on the pathway, which is about four feet wide, and are unequally places, following the contour of the ground."

account for »

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To explain by relating circumstances; to show that some one, thing or members of a group are present or have been processed.

"The storekeeper was expected to account for any material removed."