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Accord: Definition, Examples, and Usage Guide (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：formal agreement (accord)

accord 🔊

/əˈkɔːrd/

n., v.

A formal or official agreement, often between countries or organizations.

formal agreement 🔊

➕

/ˈfɔːrməl əˈɡriːmənt/

n., v.

A formal agreement, especially between countries or organizations, that outlines terms and conditions.

📁 Category：Countries & Government 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Latin 'ad' (to) + 'cor' (heart) → 'bring hearts together' → agreement/grant.

💡 Mnemonic

A cord ties two ends; accord unites hearts in agreement.

📖 Example

The two countries signed a peace accord, finally ending the decades-long conflict. 🔊 The two countries signed a peace accord, finally ending the decades-long conflict.

🔗 Collocations

in accord with – in agreement with

reach an accord – to achieve a formal agreement

sign an accord – to formally approve an agreement

🔄 Synonyms

treaty (n.) – A formal written agreement between countries.

pact (n.) – A formal agreement between individuals or parties.

agreement (n.) – A mutual arrangement or understanding.

🚫 Antonyms

disagreement (n.) – A lack of consensus or harmony.

conflict (n.) – A serious disagreement or argument.

🌱 Derivatives

accordance (n.) – agreement or conformity.

according (adj./prep.) – in agreement with; as stated by.

accordant (adj.) – in harmony or agreement.

📖 Cultural Story

Rooted in Latin 'accordare' (to bring to heart), evolved via Old French into English. It is widely used in diplomacy and legal contexts for formal agreements.

Meaning 2：grant officially (accord)

accord 🔊

/əˈkɔːrd/

n., v.

To give or grant something (like power, status, or a warm welcome) to someone.

Accord grant honor award ceremony on stage

grant officially 🔊

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/ɡrænt əˈfɪʃəli/

n., v.

To grant or bestow something, such as status, honor, or reception, to someone.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The team accorded their retiring coach the highest praise and a heartfelt farewell. 🔊 The team accorded their retiring coach the highest praise and a heartfelt farewell.

🔗 Collocations

accord someone a privilege – to grant a special right to someone

accord respect – to show or give proper respect

accord a warm welcome – to give a friendly reception

🔄 Synonyms

grant (v.) – to give or allow someone something.

bestow (v.) – to present something as a gift or honor.

confer (v.) – to grant a title, degree, or right.

🚫 Antonyms

withhold (v.) – to refuse to give something.

deny (v.) – to refuse to grant or allow.

refuse (v.) – to indicate unwillingness to give.

🌱 Derivatives

accorded (adj.) – having been granted or bestowed.

accords (n.) – plural of accord (formal agreements).

accordance (n.) – the act of granting or the state of being in agreement.