accord has definitions from the fields of law,writing
1
[ verb ] go together

Examples

"The colors don't harmonize" "Their ideas concorded"

Used in print

(The Atlanta Constitution...)

`` Emory could not continue to operate according to its present standards as an institution of higher learning , of true university grade , and meet its financial_obligations , without the tax-exemption privileges which are available to_it only so_long as it conforms_to the aforementioned constitutional and statutory provisions '' , the statement said .

Teaching , research and study , according to highest standards , under Christian influence , are paramount in the Emory_University policy .

The department is planning to expand its eradication program soon to four additional counties - Troup , Pierce , Bryan and Bulloch - to treat 132000 acres infested by the ants , according to W._E._Blasingame state entomologist .

(The Oregonian, [Portland],...)

The award is the first such honor in the 11 - year history of JA activities in Portland , according to Ralph_Scolatti , local executive_director for Junior Achievement .

(The Providence Journal,...)

A two-family house at 255 Brook_Street has been purchased by Brown_University from Lawrence_J._Sullivan , according to a deed filed Monday at City_Hall .

Related terms

match blend match harmony harmony

2
[ verb ] allow to have

Synonyms

allot grant

Examples

"grant a privilege"

Used in print

(High Fidelity, 11:10...)

Telefunken has accorded him beautiful sound , and this bargain-priced disc ( it sells for $ 2.98 ) is worthy of consideration .

3
[ noun ] harmony of people's opinions or actions or characters

Synonyms

agreement

Examples

"the two parties were in accord"

4
[ noun ] (law,writing) a written agreement between two states or sovereigns

Synonyms

treaty pact

5
[ noun ] concurrence of opinion

Examples

"we are in accord with your proposal"

Related terms

agreement

6
[ noun ] sympathetic compatibility

Synonyms

rapport

Related terms

compatibility harmonize

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