Accord ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Accord ( noun )

1. An agreement or treaty.
2. A concurrence of opinion or action.
3. A harmonious arrangement or relationship.

Origin:

From old french acorder, from latin ad- "to" + cordis "of the heart".

Examples:

1. The two countries signed an accord.
2. The accord was reached after months of negotiations.
3. There was accord among the committee members.
4. The accord between the two nations was short-lived.
5. The musicians played in accord with one another.

(As a verb)

Accord ( verb )

1. To give or grant something to someone.
2. To agree or come to a mutual understanding.
3. To make something conform to something else.

Origin:

From old french acorder, from latin ad- "to" + cordis "of the heart".

Examples:

1. He accorded her the honor.
2. The two sides accorded on the terms of the treaty.
3. The company accorded him a raise.
4. The court accorded him a fair trial.
5. He accorded her the respect she deserved.