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verb

ə-ˈkȯrd How to pronounce accord (audio)
Definition of accordnext
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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

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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

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accord

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noun

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

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

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

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4
as in consensus
the state of being of one opinion about something is everyone in accord about where to go for lunch?

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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

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How does the verb accord contrast with its synonyms?

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

When might award be a better fit than accord?

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

When is it sensible to use concede instead of accord?

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

Where would grant be a reasonable alternative to accord?

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

When is vouchsafe a more appropriate choice than accord?

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

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Recent Examples of accord
Noun
Thursday’s address came on the one-year anniversary of the April 3, 2024, political accord, brokered by the U.S. and the Caribbean Community, that was supposed to serve as a road map for Haiti’s transitional government. —Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025 European states acquiring nuclear weapons could well deal a deathblow to the Nonproliferation Treaty, an international accord that took effect in 1970, and the global effort to stop the spread of these weapons. —Mark S. Bell, Foreign Affairs, 31 Mar. 2025 The delicate sweet almond accord mixed with cedar lends it a depth ideal for transitional weather. —Bea McMonagle, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025 Ukraine's air force says the attack consisted of 111 Russian drones, 65 of which were shot down and another 35 of which were disabled electronically or failed of their own accord. —Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for accord
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accord
  1. coincide
  2. grant
  3. treaty
  4. accordance
  5. agreement
  6. consensus
  7. choice
  8. correspond
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  • Buck’s career has coincided with the growth of the internet, an increasingly divisive place with the ascent of social media.
    — Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
  • The move coincides with the Mediterranean country's growing tourism industry, which saw a 4% increase in visitor numbers between 2023 and 2024, with a steady influx of travelers throughout the year.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of coincide
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  • Italy has agreed to welcome those migrants who are granted asylum, while those whose applications are rejected face deportation directly from Albania.
    — Erion Xhabafti, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Ditto for Democrats when hours later Judge Thomas Rice in Washington state granted a countervailing injunction to keep the FDA from changing its approval of the drug in 17 states and the District of Columbia.
    — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Definition of grant
Noun
  • Over this period, Washington and Moscow have been engaging in serious efforts to limit and reduce their arsenals of nuclear weapons, sometimes through treaties and sometimes through unilateral initiatives conducted in parallel.
    — Rose Gottemoeller, Foreign Affairs, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Trump threatened earlier this year to levy additional tariffs against Mexico after the country missed the deadline to send over water to the U.S. from the Rio Grande River, stipulated by a 1944 treaty.
    — Filip Timotija, The Hill, 15 Apr. 2025
Definition of treaty
Noun
  • Built in accordance with Japanese postwar aspirations, the house had two floors and three bedrooms, yet felt cramped and overstuffed.
    — Elif Batuman, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
  • American Oversight sued this week to ensure that the records are kept in accordance with the Federal Records Act.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of accordance
Noun
  • So there’s a mutual agreement between the two, or mutual benefits, that are quite tolerable—or even pleasurable.
    — Mark Holgate, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
  • The agency’s chief financial officer, chief of staff, and chief risk officer are reportedly resigning over the agreement as well.
    — Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of agreement
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  • First-quarter revenue growth came in at 7% on a constant currency basis overall, just shy of consensus expectations of an 8% to 9% increase, Deutsche Bank analysts said in a note.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
  • An exact cause has eluded the scientific community for decades, nor is there a consensus on the increase in autism rates, though scientists attribute it to more awareness and diagnoses.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
Definition of consensus
Noun
  • An extensive park with pools makes this an excellent choice for families, and private tours of the Borromeo Islands depart from the hotel’s boat dock.
    — Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
  • With four recent sales before the start of the spring market, Sunnybrook Villas is proving to be a top choice for homebuyers seeking quality and convenience in northwest Olathe.
    — Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of choice
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  • Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice hosted the event to correspond with National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, an annual commemoration that promotes justice for victims.
    — Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
  • The Indiana Pacers will host the Milwaukee Bucks in the 4-5 matchup in the East, while the Orlando Magic, Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat finished seventh through 10th, respectively, with corresponding Play-In matchups ahead.
    — Joe Vardon, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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