Pronunciation: /əˈkɔrds/
noun agreements or harmony in relationships
A1 The two countries signed trade accords to boost economic cooperation.
A2 The accords between the two parties helped to establish peace in the region.
B1 The accords reached during the negotiations laid out the terms of the agreement.
B2 The accords were carefully drafted to ensure all parties were satisfied with the outcome.
C1 The accords formed the basis for future diplomatic relations between the nations.
C2 The international accords were hailed as a significant achievement in global diplomacy.
verb to give or grant someone power, status, or recognition
A1 She accords with her classmates on most things.
A2 The new policy accords with company guidelines.
B1 The team accords well with each other, making collaboration easy.
B2 The contract accords the company exclusive rights to distribute the product.
C1 The government accords with international treaties to protect human rights.
C2 The artist's work accords with the principles of abstract expressionism.
formal The two countries signed accords to strengthen diplomatic relations.
informal They made a deal and shook hands on the accords.
slang They were in cahoots and agreed to the accords.
figurative Their hearts were in accord, despite their differences on the surface.
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