accord
gb/əkˈɔɹd/ us/əkˈɔɹd/
B2
English
~ 4900
megállapodás, egyezmény, megad, biztosít, részesít, összhangban van, egyezik
NOUN
B2
1
megállapodás
B1
egyezmény
B2
Usage pattern:
an accord between [parties]
The two nations signed a peace accord after years of conflict.
A két ország évekig tartó konfliktus után békemegállapodást írt alá.
Leaders met in Geneva to finalize the trade accord.
A vezetők Genfben találkoztak, hogy véglegesítsék a kereskedelmi megállapodást.
The accord aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
Learner examples
The countries made a peace accord.
Az országok békemegállapodást kötöttek.
They signed an accord to stop the war.
Megállapodást írtak alá, hogy véget vessenek a háborúnak.
The accord will help protect the environment.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'accord' with 'award' due to similar spelling.
Meaning
Formal agreement or treaty
Collocations
peace accord
|trade accord
|sign an accord
|reach an accord
Synonyms
agreement (A general term for a mutual arrangement; 'accord' is more formal.)
Antonyms
disagreement (Indicates a lack of agreement between parties.)
Themes
politics
|law
|business
Definition
A formal agreement between people, groups, or countries.
An official agreement, often between countries or organizations, to work together or resolve an issue.
VERB
C1
FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
to accord [something] to [someone]
The committee accorded him full membership rights.
A bizottság megadta neki a teljes tagsági jogokat.
She was accorded great respect for her achievements.
Eredményeiért nagy tiszteletben részesítették.
Citizens are accorded certain rights under the law.
Learner examples
The law accords rights to all people.
A törvény mindenkinek jogokat biztosít.
They accorded him a prize for his work.
Munkájáért díjban részesítették.
She was accorded respect by her team.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'accord' in informal contexts where 'give' would be more natural.
Meaning
Give or grant something formally
Collocations
accord respect
|accord rights
|accord privileges
Synonyms
grant (Often used in both formal and informal contexts; 'accord' is more formal and ceremonial.)
Antonyms
deny (Refuse to give something that could be given.)
Themes
business
|politics
|law
|communication
Definition
To give someone power, respect, or another special thing in a formal way.
To give or grant something, such as status, power, or respect, to someone or something.
VERB
C1
FORMAL
3
egyezik
B1
Usage pattern:
[something] accords with [something else]
His statement does not accord with the evidence.
Az állítása nem áll összhangban a bizonyítékokkal.
The new policy accords with the company's values.
Az új irányelv összhangban van a vállalat értékeivel.
Her actions accorded perfectly with her words.
Learner examples
His story accords with the facts.
A története egyezik a tényekkel.
The rule accords with our culture.
A szabály összhangban van a kultúránkkal.
Her words accord with her actions.
Common mistake:
Learners may omit 'with' after 'accord' in this sense.
Meaning
Be in harmony or agreement
Collocations
accords with facts
|accord with principles
|accord with tradition
Synonyms
match ('Match' is more common and less formal than 'accord'.)
Antonyms
conflict (Indicates disagreement or incompatibility.)
Themes
communication
|logic
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To be the same as or go well with something.
To match or be in agreement with something else.
Grammar
Dictionary form
accord
IPA
GB/əkˈɔɹd/
US/əkˈɔɹd/
Syllables & stress
ac - cord (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cord)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: accord
- Plural: accord, accords
Verb
- Base: accord
- 3rd Person Singular: accords
- Present Participle: according
- Past: accorded
Word family
Forms
accords
noun
according
verb
accorded
verb
Core family
accordance
noun B2
accordingly
adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
discord
noun B2
Advanced or less common
discordant
adjective
Expressions
in accord with
1/ˈɪn əkˈɔɹd wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
formal
In agreement or harmony with
Agreeing with or matching something.
Examples
- His decision is in accord with company policy.
- The design is in accord with modern trends.
of one's own accord
1/əv wˈʌnz ˈoʊn əkˈɔɹd/
fixed phrase
Do something voluntarily
To do something because you want to, without being told or forced.
Examples
- She left of her own accord.
- He apologized of his own accord.
with one accord
1/wˈɪθ wˈʌn əkˈɔɹd/
fixed phrase
literary
Act together in unity
To do the same thing at the same time because you all agree.
Examples
- The crowd rose to its feet with one accord.
- They agreed with one accord to support the plan.