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to accord
01
to agree or correspond with one another in a compatible way
Intransitive
Example
Their relationship no longer accorded as their priorities drifted apart over time.
The two friends saw eye to eye and their views accorded on most topics.
Their opinions on the matter accorded perfectly after the discussion.
02
to grant permission or approval for someone to possess or have something
Ditransitive: to accord sb a right or permission
Example
The constitution accords all citizens freedom of speech and assembly.
Management finally accorded the employees the flexible working hours they had been requesting.
The court accorded the claimant ownership rights over the disputed property.
Accord
01
sympathetic compatibility
02
concurrence of opinion
Example
The two countries signed a trade accord to boost economic relations.
They reached an accord on environmental policies during the summit.
The peace accord was celebrated as a major step toward resolving the conflict.
04
the harmony among people, things, actions, etc.
