accord
Pronunciation: [əˈkɔrd]
Context: "reach agreement"
(verb) to agree or come to an understanding with someone. When people have the same ideas or reach a decision together, they are said to accord with each other.
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The two friends accord on the best way to solve the problem after talking it through.
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The team did not accord with the suggested plan and decided to try something different.
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Do you think the committee will accord on the new guidelines?
Context: "relationship"
(noun) an agreement or harmony between people or groups. When people are in accord, it means they have agreed on something important or have similar feelings.
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The two countries reached an accord to work together on climate change.
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There was no accord between the two teams about how to move forward.
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Is there an accord between the parents about the new rules at home?
Context: "similarity"
(noun) a formal agreement or official document that describes how two parties will work together or what obligations they have. It's often used in business or legal situations.
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The accord was signed by both companies, marking the start of their partnership.
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Without a signed accord, there was no guarantee that both sides would follow through.
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What is included in the accord that they have just signed?