Synonyms for

Accord

Verb / ʌˈkɔ:rd / Another word for accord — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

an official agreement or treaty

Synonyms & similar words

allot harmonise agreement accordance fitin conformity pact consort agree disagreement harmonize treaty grant concord agreement pact treaty contract deal understanding concurrence harmony consensus compact settlement arrangement bargain entente protocol covenant accordance conciliation

Synonyms by register

Formal

agreement concord harmony settlement

Informal

deal understanding pact arrangement

Literary

accordance consensual amity

Antonyms

disagreement conflict discord dispute strife variance clash

Common collocations

  • in accord with
  • reach an accord
  • mutual accord
  • accord of the parties
  • accord and satisfaction
  • accord of wills
  • accord of the government

Word family

noun accord
verb accord
adjective accordant

Usage note

Primarily used as a noun meaning agreement or harmony, but can also be used as a verb meaning to grant or give. 'Accord' often implies a formal or official agreement.

Example sentences

  1. The two sides reached an accord to share the resources.
  2. The peace accord was signed by the leaders of both countries.
  3. The accord between the two companies allowed for joint marketing efforts.
  4. The accord was reached after hours of negotiations.
  5. The accord was ratified by the Senate.

Quotes

  • Peace is not the absence of conflict but the presence of creative alternatives for responding to conflict - alternatives to passive or aggressive responses, alternatives to violence. ~ Dorothy Thompson
  • The most disadvantageous peace is better than the most just war. ~ Desiderius Erasmus
  • The best way to destroy an enemy is to make him a friend. ~ Abraham Lincoln

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