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accords

|ac-cords|

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/əˈkɔrdz/

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/əˈkɔːdz/

(accord)

agreement or harmony

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounAdjective
accordaccordsaccordsaccordedaccordedaccordingaccordanceaccordsaccordant
Etymology
Etymology Information

'accord' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'acorder,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'cord' meant 'heart.'

Historical Evolution

'acorder' transformed into the Middle English word 'acorden,' and eventually became the modern English word 'accord.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to bring hearts together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'agreement or harmony.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

an official agreement or treaty.

The two countries signed a peace accord.

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Verb 1

to give or grant someone (power, status, or recognition).

The committee accords the prize to the most deserving candidate.

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Last updated: 2025/04/15 02:36