Accord — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ə-ˈkȯrd/ ac·cord

Meaning & Definition of Accord

Accord (verb)

  1. to grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned
  2. to bring into agreement, reconcile
  3. to be consistent or in harmony, agree —usually used with with

Accord (noun)

  1. agreement, conformity
  2. a formal reaching of agreement, compact, treaty
  3. voluntary or spontaneous impulse to act

Accord (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to be in agreement on every point

    "claims that the newspaper's quote does not accord with what he actually said"

    similar: agree, answer, check, chord, cohere, coincide, comport, conform, consist, correspond, dovetail, fit, go, harmonize, jibe, rhyme, sort, square, tally, fall in with
    related: equal, match, parallel, align, line up, register
    opposite: differ (from), disagree (with)
    near: contradict, dispute, gainsay, negate, nullify, clash, conflict, jar

  2. to give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly

    "women were finally accorded the right to vote in 1920"

    similar: award, confer, grant, vest
    related: bestow, contribute, donate, give, present, show, furnish, provide, supply, extend, offer, proffer, allocate, appropriate, assign, appoint, designate, dub, fix, name, set
    near: abort, call, call off, drop, recall, repeal, rescind, revoke, abrogate, annul, invalidate, nullify, void, write off, recant, retract, take back, withdraw

Accord (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a formal agreement between two or more nations or peoples

    "hoped to bring about a peace accord between the warring nations"

    similar: alliance, compact, convention, covenant, pact, treaty
    related: entente, entente cordiale, bargain, bond, charter, concord, contract, deal, settlement, understanding, projet

  2. a state of consistency

    "this undated map doesn't seem to be in accord with the current layout of the streets"

    similar: accordance, agreement, conformance, conformity, congruence, congruency, congruity, consonance, harmony, tune
    related: compatibility, assimilation, integration, oneness, solidarity, togetherness, affinity, empathy, sympathy
    opposite: conflict, disagreement, incongruence, incongruity, incongruousness
    near: contrast, discrepancy, disparateness, disparity, dissimilarity, distinction, distinctiveness, distinctness, diverseness, diversity, unlikeness, deviance, divergence, discord, discordance, dissension, dissent, dissidence, disunity, friction, strife, variability, variance, incompatibility

  3. an arrangement about action to be taken

    "the judges have reached an accord: the match will have to be replayed"

    similar: agreement, bargain, compact, contract, convention, covenant, deal, disposition, pact, settlement, understanding
    related: charter, treaty, binder, pledge, promise, alliance, association, entente, entente cordiale, league, partnership, acceptance, approval, assent, concurrence, consent, OK

  4. the state of being of one opinion about something

    "is everyone in accord about where to go for lunch?"

    similar: agreement, concurrence, concurrency, consensus, unanimity, unison, meeting of minds
    related: accession, adhesion, assent, assentation, consent, acceptance, acquiescence, concession, embrace, embracement, approbation, approval, favor, alliance, collaboration, collusion, complicity, conspiracy, compliance, concert, concertedness, concord, concordance, conformity, consonance, harmony, oneness, solidarity, understanding, union, empathy, rapport, sympathy
    opposite: conflict, disagreement, dissensus
    near: discord, dissension, dissent, opposition, resistance, disapprobation, disapproval, disfavor

  5. the act or power of making one's own choices or decisions

    "did not move to a different workstation of her own accord"

    similar: autonomy, choice, free will, self-determination, volition, will
    related: election, preference, selection, bent, devices, disposition, inclination, leaning, partiality, penchant, predilection, predisposition, proclivity, propensity, tendency, alternative, discretion, option, pick, way
    near: coercion, compulsion, constraint, duress, force, pressure

Related Entry: Of one's own accord (phrase)

Of one's own accord is a different word from Accord. The synonyms below are for of one's own accord, not for accord.

  1. of one's own free will

    "No one sent me; I came here of my own accord."

    similar: freely, voluntarily, willingly
    related: consciously, deliberately, intentionally, knowingly, wittingly, acquiescently, consentingly, electively, optionally
    opposite: involuntarily, unwillingly
    near: unconsciously, unintentionally, unknowingly, unwittingly, reluctantly

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Accord

The most common words with a similar meaning to Accord:

agree, answer, check, chord, cohere, coincide, comport, conform, consist, correspond, dovetail, fit, go, harmonize, jibe, rhyme, sort, square, tally, award, confer, grant, vest, fall in with, alliance, compact, convention, covenant, pact, treaty, accordance, agreement, conformance, conformity, congruence, congruency, congruity, consonance, harmony, tune

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Accord

Words with the opposite meaning of Accord:

differ (from), disagree (with), conflict, disagreement, incongruence, incongruity, incongruousness, dissensus

Related Words for Accord

equal, match, parallel, align, line up, register, bestow, contribute, donate, give, present, show, furnish, provide, supply, extend, offer, proffer, allocate, appropriate, assign, appoint, designate, dub, fix, name, set, entente, entente cordiale, bond

Near Antonyms of Accord

contradict, dispute, gainsay, negate, nullify, clash, jar, abort, call, call off, drop, recall, repeal, rescind, revoke, abrogate, annul, invalidate, void, write off, recant, retract, take back, withdraw, contrast, discrepancy, disparateness, disparity, dissimilarity, distinction

Word Forms of Accord

Inflections: accorded, according, accords

Origin & Etymology of Accord

Middle English accorden, acorden "to reconcile, come to an agreement, be in agreement," borrowed from Anglo-French acorder, going back to Vulgar Latin *accordāre, from Latin ad- ad- + -cordāre, as in concordāre "to be in agreement," discordāre "to be in conflict" concordance

First known use: before 12th centuryt

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Accord

Words & Phrases Containing Accord

accord with, in accord, in accord with, of its own accord, of one's own accord, with one accord

Frequently Asked Questions about Accord

What does "Accord" mean?

"Accord" means to grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned. It has 7 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Accord"?

Other words for "Accord" include agree, answer, check, chord, cohere, coincide, comport and conform. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Accord" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Accord"?

There are 149 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Accord". Common alternatives include agree, answer, check, chord, cohere, coincide, comport, conform, consist and correspond.

What is the opposite of "Accord"?

Antonyms of "Accord" include differ (from), disagree (with), conflict, disagreement, incongruence, incongruity, incongruousness and dissensus. Near antonyms include contradict, dispute, gainsay and negate.

How do you use "Accord" in a sentence?

Examples of "Accord" in a sentence: "claims that the newspaper's quote does not accord with what he actually said"; "women were finally accorded the right to vote in 1920"; "hoped to bring about a peace accord between the warring nations".

Is "Accord" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Accord" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Accord" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Accord" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Accord"?

"Accord" is pronounced /ə-ˈkȯrd/ and divided into syllables as ac·cord.