Meaning & Definition of word "Accord"

Accord

/əˈkɔːrd/

1. Agreement or harmony.
- Example: The two countries reached an accord to reduce trade barriers.
2. A formal agreement or treaty.
- Example: The peace accord was signed by the leaders of both nations.
3. Concurrence or agreement in opinion and feeling.
- Example: There was a general accord among the committee members about the proposed plan.

1. To grant or give someone power, status, or recognition.
- Example: The organization accorded her the title of President in recognition of her contributions.
2. To agree or correspond.
- Example: His views accord with those of the majority.
3. To be in agreement or harmony.
- Example: Their goals do not accord with the company's mission.

●Middle English, from Old French 'acorder', from Latin 'accordare'

in accord with:

in agreement or harmony with something.

to accord someone something:

to grant or bestow something to someone.

to be in accord:

to be in agreement.

concord:

agreement or harmony between people or groups.

accordance:

the act of agreeing or conforming.

reconcile:

to restore friendly relations; to make consistent.

Meaning: To agree or be on the same page.

● Example Sentence: They finally accorded on the plan after discussing it.

Meaning: To grant respect or recognition.

● Example Sentence: He is accorded mad respect in the community.