Furnish a justifying analysis or explanation
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. be responsible for
  2. take the blame for
  3. be accountable for
  4. accept the responsibility for
  5. be liable for
  6. pay-for
  7. atone for
  8. make amends for
  9. account
  10. take upon oneself
  11. sponsor
  12. do at one's own risk
  13. take the rap for