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noun

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as in treaty
a formal agreement between two or more nations or peoples hoped to bring about a peace accord between the warring nations

Synonyms & Similar Words

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Synonym Chooser

How does the verb accord contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of accord are award, concede, grant, and vouchsafe. While all these words mean "to give as a favor or a right," accord implies giving to another what is due or proper.

accorded all the honors befitting a head of state

When might award be a better fit than accord?

Although the words award and accord have much in common, award implies giving what is deserved or merited usually after a careful weighing of pertinent factors.

awarded the company a huge defense contract

When is it sensible to use concede instead of accord?

While in some cases nearly identical to accord, concede implies yielding something reluctantly in response to a rightful or compelling claim.

even her critics concede she can be charming

Where would grant be a reasonable alternative to accord?

In some situations, the words grant and accord are roughly equivalent. However, grant implies giving to a claimant or petitioner something that could be withheld.

granted them a new hearing

When is vouchsafe a more appropriate choice than accord?

While the synonyms vouchsafe and accord are close in meaning, vouchsafe implies granting something as a courtesy or an act of gracious condescension.

vouchsafed the secret to only a few chosen disciples

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of accord
Noun
These events ensured Azerbaijan's victory and were formalized in the peace accord signed in Washington last month. MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025 Labor law accords wide discretion in formation of bargaining units, but sometimes too many options make a decision more difficult. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025 As attitudes and official restrictions on travel slowly shifted, Cubans traveling abroad and returning – by their own accord or because they were deported – has become commonplace. Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025 Most people choose about six ‘accords’ but there are no rules. Sarah Turner, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for accord
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accord
Verb
  • Strikingly, this rapid shift coincided with major alterations in genes linked to autism—likely shaped by natural selection factors unique to the human species.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Kensington Palace confirmed that William will carry out royal duties Monday through Wednesday, directly coinciding with Harry’s planned public appearances.
    Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • More interestingly, the staff begins to spread its wings when granted opportunities to report.
    Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Hall, a part-time model who was granted immunity from prosecution, dropped out of sight.
    Josh Meyer, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Hunting regulations and migratory bird treaties have also been key.
    Tom Langen, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The treaty aims to prevent mistreatment and gave the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture the legal authority to inspect Russian detention facilities.
    Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Advertisement In the 1940s, the Department of Defense was given its current name, and department officials were titled in accordance.
    Callum Sutherland, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Taken in accordance with the instructions on the label and an appropriate diet and exercise regimen, GLP-1s are effective at lowering a person’s weight.
    Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Four years later, the country’s government reached an agreement with the International Monetary Fund after changing the Bitcoin Law, making bitcoin acceptance voluntary instead of compulsory.
    Javier Bastardo, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Some European leaders have suggested going as far as to send peacekeeping troops to enforce a post-war deterrence in Ukraine, while Russia wants a broader set of agreements that offer Moscow a greater say in the regional security landscape.
    Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Enough expressions of preference create a sort of consensus, one that celebrates the uncertainty that comes with ranking players.
    The Athletic NHL, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Both readings matched the consensus forecast from economists surveyed by Bloomberg, and come on the heels of reports that suggest the labor market is weaker than many experts previously believed.
    Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This grew far beyond the typical choice routes coming out of the backfield.
    Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Red twig dogwood Red twig dogwood is another great choice.
    Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Following the success of EA’s 2024 return to college football, the company teased a corresponding basketball series this June.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
  • In the corresponding quarter last year, comparable store sales were down 21 percent.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025

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“Accord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accord. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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