accord

1 of 2

verb

ac·cord ə-ˈkȯrd How to pronounce accord (audio)

accorded; according; accords

transitive verb

: to grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned

The competitors should all be accorded equal respect.

: to bring into agreement : reconcile

intransitive verb

: to be consistent or in harmony : agree

—usually used with with

a theory that accords with the known facts

archaic : to arrive at an agreement

obsolete : to give consent

accord

2 of 2

noun

: agreement, conformity

acted in accord with the company's policy

: a formal reaching of agreement : compact, treaty

a peace accord

: voluntary or spontaneous impulse to act

gave generously of their own accord

: balanced interrelationship : harmony

obsolete : assent

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A new federal law may accord with—or be in accordance with—the guidelines that a company has already established. The rowdy behavior of the hero Beowulf accords with Norse ideals of the early Middle Ages; but such behavior wouldn't have been in accordance with the ideals of a later young lord from the same general region, Shakespeare's Prince Hamlet. Accord is also a noun, meaning "agreement". Thus, we often hear of two countries signing a peace accord; and we also frequently hear of two things or people being "in accord with" each other.

Example Sentences

Verb He was accorded certain favors because of his age. claims that the newspaper's quote does not accord with what he actually said Noun The two sides were able to reach an accord. hoped to bring about a peace accord between the warring nations

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Diplomatic efforts to revive that accord, however, have so far fallen short.

Michael R. Gordon, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 The countries calling for a full or nearly full ban see the suspension of the facilitation accord as a first step but will be pushing hard for additional measures at the E.U. level.

Beatriz Ríos, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2022 The accord was reached at 2:38 a.m. Thursday after a marathon bargaining session that lasted almost 14 hours, the union said.

Brian Dakss, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2022 The inter-class accord may have something to do with the nature of the work; some of the Timber Unity members, for example, are independent contractors or truckers who own their rigs.

Britta Lokting, The New Republic, 23 Aug. 2022 Volkswagen has sealed an agreement with Canada to secure access to raw materials such as nickel, cobalt, and lithium for vehicle and battery production, according to people familiar with the accord.

BostonGlobe.com, 22 Aug. 2022 President Trump’s administration pulled the plug on the atomic accord in 2018 because the deal failed to stop the theocratic state building a nuclear weapons device.

Benjamin Weinthal, Fox News, 9 Aug. 2022 President Donald Trump reversed course two years later, saying that the accord would cripple growth and intrude on American sovereignty.

Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2022 The accord puts Democrats on the verge of a more modest yet striking resurrection of many of Biden domestic aspirations that appeal strongly to party voters.

Erin Prater, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English accorden, acorden "to reconcile, come to an agreement, be in agreement," borrowed from Anglo-French acorder, going back to Vulgar Latin *accordāre, from Latin ad- ad- + -cordāre, as in concordāre "to be in agreement," discordāre "to be in conflict" — more at concordance

Noun

Middle English accord, acord, borrowed from Anglo-French acord, acorde, noun derivative of acorder "to come to an agreement, accord entry 1"

First Known Use

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 2

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

accord 1 of 2

verb

ac·cord ə-ˈkȯrd How to pronounce accord (audio)

accorded; according

: give entry 1 sense 3

The teacher accorded them special privileges.

: to be in harmony : agree

Your story of the accident accords with theirs.

accord

2 of 2

noun

: agreement sense 1, harmony

He acted in accord with the rules.

: willingness to act or to do something

They left of their own accord.

: agreement sense 3, treaty

Legal Definition

accord 1 of 2

transitive verb

ac·cord ə-ˈkȯrd How to pronounce accord (audio)

: to bring into agreement

: to grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned

intransitive verb

: to be consistent or in harmony

Note: Accord in this sense is often used to introduce a case or an authority that accords with the case or authority just cited, as for example in a sentence like “… a decision based on equitable principles. Accord Smith v. Jones, 1 F.2d 2 (1900).”

accord

2 of 2

noun

: agreement of opinion

both cases in accord

: a formal act of agreement : treaty

an economic accord

: an accepted offer by which the parties agree that a specified future performance will discharge in full an obligation when performed even though the performance is of less value than the original obligation

also : the defense that an accord was agreed upon

—usually used in the phrase accord and satisfaction

called also executory accord

compare composition, compromise, novation, satisfaction, substituted contract at contract, transaction sense 3

accord 1 of 2

verb

as in to coincide

to be in agreement on every point claims that the newspaper's quote does not accord with what he actually said

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

coincide
correspond
conform
agree
fit
sort
harmonize
comport
jibe
dovetail
tally
answer
cohere
rhyme
check
chord
square
consist
parallel
rime
equal
go
fall in with
align
match
line up
register
aline

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

differ (from)
contradict
dispute
disagree (with)
conflict
nullify
negate
gainsay
jar
clash

as in to grant

to give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly women were finally accorded the right to vote in 1920

Synonyms & Similar Words

grant
confer
award
vest
give
present
appropriate
provide
offer
bestow
contribute
show
extend
supply
furnish
proffer
assign
set
appoint
name
donate
designate
allocate
dub
fix

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

rescind
recall
revoke
repeal
call
annul
invalidate
abrogate
nullify
drop
void
abort
call off
withdraw
take back
recant
retract
write off

accord

2 of 2

noun

as in treaty

a formal agreement between two or more nations or peoples hoped to bring about a peace accord between the warring nations

Synonyms & Similar Words

treaty
pact
alliance
convention
covenant
concord
compact
deal
contract
entente
settlement
understanding
bargain
charter
bond
entente cordiale
projet

as in accordance

a state of consistency this undated map doesn't seem to be in accord with the current layout of the streets

Synonyms & Similar Words

accordance
agreement
harmony
congruence
tune
conformance
conformity
consonance
congruity
compatibility
congruency
solidarity
oneness
integration
assimilation
empathy
sympathy
affinity
togetherness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

disagreement
contrast
conflict
incongruity
distinction
distinctness
dissimilarity
diversity
discrepancy
distinctiveness
incongruence
disparity
incongruousness
divergence
dissent
unlikeness
discord
deviance
strife
dissension
variance
friction
disparateness
diverseness
disunity
discordance
variability
dissention
incompatibility
dissidence

as in agreement

an arrangement about action to be taken the judges have reached an accord: the match will have to be replayed

Synonyms & Similar Words

agreement
pact
convention
understanding
contract
promise
settlement
deal
bargain
covenant
treaty
compact
pledge
disposition
association
entente
charter
partnership
assent
approval
consent
alliance
acceptance
concurrence
binder
league
okay
entente cordiale
OK

as in consensus

the state of being of one opinion about something is everyone in accord about where to go for lunch?

Synonyms & Similar Words

agreement
consensus
unison
unanimity
concurrence
assent
consent
acceptance
concurrency
approval
acquiescence
concord
approbation
harmony
accession
solidarity
meeting of minds
compliance
understanding
embrace
consonance
alliance
oneness
union
concession
conformity
collaboration
complicity
sympathy
assentation
adhesion
concordance
concert
collusion
embracement
favor
rapport
empathy
conspiracy
concertedness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

disagreement
conflict
opposition
discord
dissent
dissension
dissensus
resistance
disapproval
dissention
disfavor
disapprobation

as in choice

the act or power of making one's own choices or decisions did not move to a different workstation of her own accord

Synonyms & Similar Words

choice
volition
will
autonomy
free will
option
preference
self-determination
predilection
alternative
election
predisposition
proclivity
partiality
disposition
penchant
devices
inclination
propensity
tendency
way
selection
bent
leaning
discretion
pick

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

force
pressure
constraint
compulsion
coercion
duress

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of accord are award, concede, grant, and vouchsafe. While all these words mean "to give as a favor or a right," accord implies giving to another what is due or proper.

accorded all the honors befitting a head of state

Although the words award and accord have much in common, award implies giving what is deserved or merited usually after a careful weighing of pertinent factors.

awarded the company a huge defense contract

While in some cases nearly identical to accord, concede implies yielding something reluctantly in response to a rightful or compelling claim.

even her critics concede she can be charming

In some situations, the words grant and accord are roughly equivalent. However, grant implies giving to a claimant or petitioner something that could be withheld.

granted them a new hearing

While the synonyms vouchsafe and accord are close in meaning, vouchsafe implies granting something as a courtesy or an act of gracious condescension.

vouchsafed the secret to only a few chosen disciples

单词	accord
释义	accord 1 of 2 verb ac·cord ə-ˈkȯrd accorded; according; accords transitive verb 1 : to grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned The competitors should all be accorded equal respect. 2 : to bring into agreement : reconcile intransitive verb 1 : to be consistent or in harmony : agree —usually used with with a theory that accords with the known facts 2 archaic : to arrive at an agreement 3 obsolete : to give consent accord 2 of 2 noun 1 a : agreement, conformity acted in accord with the company's policy b : a formal reaching of agreement : compact, treaty a peace accord 2 : voluntary or spontaneous impulse to act gave generously of their own accord 3 : balanced interrelationship : harmony 4 obsolete : assent Did you know? A new federal law may accord with—or be in accordance with—the guidelines that a company has already established. The rowdy behavior of the hero Beowulf accords with Norse ideals of the early Middle Ages; but such behavior wouldn't have been in accordance with the ideals of a later young lord from the same general region, Shakespeare's Prince Hamlet. Accord is also a noun, meaning "agreement". Thus, we often hear of two countries signing a peace accord; and we also frequently hear of two things or people being "in accord with" each other. Synonyms Verb agree answer check chord cohere coincide comport conform consist correspond dovetail fit go harmonize jibe rhyme rime sort square tally Noun alliance compact convention covenant pact treaty See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb He was accorded certain favors because of his age. claims that the newspaper's quote does not accord with what he actually said Noun The two sides were able to reach an accord. hoped to bring about a peace accord between the warring nations Recent Examples on the Web Noun Diplomatic efforts to revive that accord, however, have so far fallen short. Michael R. Gordon, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 The countries calling for a full or nearly full ban see the suspension of the facilitation accord as a first step but will be pushing hard for additional measures at the E.U. level. Beatriz Ríos, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2022 The accord was reached at 2:38 a.m. Thursday after a marathon bargaining session that lasted almost 14 hours, the union said. Brian Dakss, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2022 The inter-class accord may have something to do with the nature of the work; some of the Timber Unity members, for example, are independent contractors or truckers who own their rigs. Britta Lokting, The New Republic, 23 Aug. 2022 Volkswagen has sealed an agreement with Canada to secure access to raw materials such as nickel, cobalt, and lithium for vehicle and battery production, according to people familiar with the accord. BostonGlobe.com, 22 Aug. 2022 President Trump’s administration pulled the plug on the atomic accord in 2018 because the deal failed to stop the theocratic state building a nuclear weapons device. Benjamin Weinthal, Fox News, 9 Aug. 2022 President Donald Trump reversed course two years later, saying that the accord would cripple growth and intrude on American sovereignty. Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2022 The accord puts Democrats on the verge of a more modest yet striking resurrection of many of Biden domestic aspirations that appeal strongly to party voters. Erin Prater, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English accorden, acorden "to reconcile, come to an agreement, be in agreement," borrowed from Anglo-French acorder, going back to Vulgar Latin accordāre, from Latin ad-* ad- + -cordāre, as in concordāre "to be in agreement," discordāre "to be in conflict" — more at concordance Noun Middle English accord, acord, borrowed from Anglo-French acord, acorde, noun derivative of acorder "to come to an agreement, accord entry 1" First Known Use Verb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 2 Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing accord in accord accord with of one's own accord in accord with of its own accord with one accord in accord accord with of one's own accord in accord with of its own accord with one accord Kids Definition accord 1 of 2 verb ac·cord ə-ˈkȯrd accorded; according 1 : give entry 1 sense 3 The teacher accorded them special privileges. 2 : to be in harmony : agree Your story of the accident accords with theirs. accord 2 of 2 noun 1 : agreement sense 1, harmony He acted in accord with the rules. 2 : willingness to act or to do something They left of their own accord. 3 : agreement sense 3, treaty Legal Definition accord 1 of 2 transitive verb ac·cord ə-ˈkȯrd 1 : to bring into agreement 2 : to grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned intransitive verb : to be consistent or in harmony Note: Accord in this sense is often used to introduce a case or an authority that accords with the case or authority just cited, as for example in a sentence like “… a decision based on equitable principles. Accord Smith v. Jones, 1 F.2d 2 (1900).” accord 2 of 2 noun 1 : agreement of opinion both cases in accord 2 : a formal act of agreement : treaty an economic accord 3 : an accepted offer by which the parties agree that a specified future performance will discharge in full an obligation when performed even though the performance is of less value than the original obligation also : the defense that an accord was agreed upon —usually used in the phrase accord and satisfaction called also executory accord compare composition, compromise, novation, satisfaction, substituted contract at contract, transaction sense 3 accord 1 of 2 verb 1 as in to coincide to be in agreement on every point claims that the newspaper's quote does not accord with what he actually said Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance coincide correspond conform agree fit sort harmonize comport jibe dovetail tally answer cohere rhyme check chord square consist parallel rime equal go fall in with align match line up register aline Antonyms & Near Antonyms differ (from) contradict dispute disagree (with) conflict nullify negate gainsay jar clash See More 2 as in to grant to give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly women were finally accorded the right to vote in 1920 Synonyms & Similar Words grant confer award vest give present appropriate provide offer bestow contribute show extend supply furnish proffer assign set appoint name donate designate allocate dub fix Antonyms & Near Antonyms rescind recall revoke repeal call annul invalidate abrogate nullify drop void abort call off withdraw take back recant retract write off See More accord 2 of 2 noun 1 as in treaty a formal agreement between two or more nations or peoples hoped to bring about a peace accord between the warring nations Synonyms & Similar Words treaty pact alliance convention covenant concord compact deal contract entente settlement understanding bargain charter bond entente cordiale projet 2 as in accordance a state of consistency this undated map doesn't seem to be in accord with the current layout of the streets Synonyms & Similar Words accordance agreement harmony congruence tune conformance conformity consonance congruity compatibility congruency solidarity oneness integration assimilation empathy sympathy affinity togetherness Antonyms & Near Antonyms disagreement contrast conflict incongruity distinction distinctness dissimilarity diversity discrepancy distinctiveness incongruence disparity incongruousness divergence dissent unlikeness discord deviance strife dissension variance friction disparateness diverseness disunity discordance variability dissention incompatibility dissidence See More 3 as in agreement an arrangement about action to be taken the judges have reached an accord: the match will have to be replayed Synonyms & Similar Words agreement pact convention understanding contract promise settlement deal bargain covenant treaty compact pledge disposition association entente charter partnership assent approval consent alliance acceptance concurrence binder league okay entente cordiale OK 4 as in consensus the state of being of one opinion about something is everyone in accord about where to go for lunch? Synonyms & Similar Words agreement consensus unison unanimity concurrence assent consent acceptance concurrency approval acquiescence concord approbation harmony accession solidarity meeting of minds compliance understanding embrace consonance alliance oneness union concession conformity collaboration complicity sympathy assentation adhesion concordance concert collusion embracement favor rapport empathy conspiracy concertedness Antonyms & Near Antonyms disagreement conflict opposition discord dissent dissension dissensus resistance disapproval dissention disfavor disapprobation See More 5 as in choice the act or power of making one's own choices or decisions did not move to a different workstation of her own accord Synonyms & Similar Words choice volition will autonomy free will option preference self-determination predilection alternative election predisposition proclivity partiality disposition penchant devices inclination propensity tendency way selection bent leaning discretion pick Antonyms & Near Antonyms force pressure constraint compulsion coercion duress Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of accord are award, concede, grant, and vouchsafe. While all these words mean "to give as a favor or a right," accord implies giving to another what is due or proper. accorded all the honors befitting a head of state Although the words award and accord have much in common, award implies giving what is deserved or merited usually after a careful weighing of pertinent factors. awarded the company a huge defense contract While in some cases nearly identical to accord, concede implies yielding something reluctantly in response to a rightful or compelling claim. even her critics concede she can be charming In some situations, the words grant and accord are roughly equivalent. However, grant implies giving to a claimant or petitioner something that could be withheld. granted them a new hearing While the synonyms vouchsafe and accord are close in meaning, vouchsafe implies granting something as a courtesy or an act of gracious condescension. vouchsafed the secret to only a few chosen disciples Phrases Containing accord of one's own accord of one's own accord
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accord

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