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Word: Accord
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English acordian, from Old French acorder ‘reconcile, be of one mind’, from Latin ad- ‘to’ + cor, cord- ‘heart’; influenced by concord
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈkɔːd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
give or grant someone (power, status, or recognition)
Short Definition:give
Examples:- the powers accorded to the head of state
- the national assembly accorded the General more power
Definition:
(of a concept or fact) be harmonious or consistent with
Short Definition:be consistent with
Examples:- his views accorded well with those of Merivale
Word: Accord
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈkɔːd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an official agreement or treaty
Short Definition:agreement or treaty
Examples:- opposition groups refused to sign the accord
- a peace accord
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