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accord

Pronunciation: [əˈkɔrd]

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Learn how to use accord in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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.

Example

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.

Example

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.

Example

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.

Example

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.

Example

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.

Example

What is included in the accord that they have just signed?

How to pronounce accord

Pronunciation: [əˈkɔrd]

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