[Elamur Dictionary](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/accord/) [dictionaries](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [English](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/) / [A](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/a/) / accord # accord noun (an accord, accords; accord); verb (accord, accords, accorded, according — formal) «accord» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova. ## Everyday 1. An accord is an official agreement between countries or groups. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/accord/#m1) 2. «Of your own accord» means doing something by your own choice, without being told. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/accord/#m2) 3. «In accord with» means agreeing with or matching something. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/accord/#m3) 4. (formal) To accord someone something is to give it to them, like respect or a welcome. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/accord/#m4) 5. «According to» means as said by someone or as shown by something. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/accord/#m5) ### In the lessons In history and news, countries sign peace accords. In everyday life, a child who tidies up «of their own accord» does it without being asked. In maths, «according to the table» means use the numbers in the table. Phrases: of your own accord, peace accord, in accord with, according to, with one accord. ### Examples - He tidied his room of his own accord. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/accord/#x1) - The two countries signed a peace accord. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/accord/#x2) - According to the chart, 12 pupils like football. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/accord/#x3) - The door seemed to open of its own accord. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/accord/#x4) - The visitors were accorded a warm welcome. (formal) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/accord/#x5) - With one accord, the crowd stood and cheered. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/accord/#x6) - According to the weather forecast, it will rain. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/accord/#x7) - Thank him according to our customs, Mowgli.” [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/accord/#x8) ### Note The most common use is in «according to» and «of your own accord». «Accord» the verb is formal. Do not confuse with «a chord» (musical notes) or «cord» (string). In maths problems, «according to» points to where the data comes from. ## In Jewish tradition Interpretation: The repeated "did according to all that the LORD commanded" is read as a sign of full obedience. In the primary lessons: In history and news, countries sign peace accords. In everyday life, a child who tidies up «of their own accord» does it without being asked. In maths, «according to the table» means use the numbers in the table. Phrases: of your own accord, peace accord, in accord with, according to, with one accord. ### Examples - And Noah did according unto all that the LORD commanded him. (Torah GEN.7.5, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/A/accord/#x1) - And his sons did unto him according as he commanded them. (Torah GEN.50.12, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/A/accord/#x2) - The sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimei, according to their families. (Torah EXO.6.17, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/A/accord/#x3) - And the people did according to this promise. (Writings NEH.5.13, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/A/accord/#x4) - By taking heed thereto according to Thy word. (Writings PSA.119.9, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/A/accord/#x5) - Thus did Urijah the priest, according to all that king Ahaz commanded. (Prophets 2KI.16.16, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/A/accord/#x6) ### Note The most common use is in «according to» and «of your own accord». «Accord» the verb is formal. Do not confuse with «a chord» (musical notes) or «cord» (string). In maths problems, «according to» points to where the data comes from. ## On Mova - [Trees and pragmatics of «accord» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/accord/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«accord» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/accord.html) on Mova free. - [Trees and pragmatics of «accord» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/A/accord/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«accord» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/accord.html) on Mova free.