accord

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /əˈkɔːd/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /əˈkɔrd/

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Noun

Singular accord

Plural accords

1. (uncountable) If two or more things are in accord, they match or agree.
   • Synonym: agreement
   • Antonym: disagreement

   We are in accord that the bridge should be built.

2. (countable) An accord is a formal agreement between two or more countries or groups.
   • Synonyms: agreement, treaty, pact and contract

   The Czech government signed an accord with the United States allowing Washington to use some Czech land for its armed forces.

   Boeing reached an accord with the Air Force to resolve the problem.

Verb

Plain form accord

Third-person singular accords

Past tense accorded

Past participle accorded

Present participle according

1. (transitive) When two things accord with each other, they agree.
   • Synonyms: agree, align, concord, consort, harmonize and harmonise

   Amy can trust him because his words accord with his actions.

Related words

• accordance
• accordant