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accords

/əˈkɔːrdz/ /əˈkɔːrdz/

Meanings
noun
Agreement or concurrence of opinion, will, or action.

Examples :

"The two countries signed a series of accords to promote trade and prevent future conflicts. "
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Related Words

Illustration arrangements

arrangements noun

/əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒmənts/

The act of arranging.

"The flower shop made beautiful arrangements for the wedding. "

Illustration controversy

controversy noun

/ˈkɑntɹəˌvɝsi/ /kənˈtɹɒvəsi/

A debate or discussion of opposing opinions; (generally) strife.

"The school board's decision to change the school mascot caused a lot of controversy. "

Illustration correspond

correspond verb

/ˌkɒɹəˈspɒnd/ /ˌkɑɹəˈspɑnd/

(constructed with to) To be equivalent or similar in character, quantity, quality, origin, structure, function etc.

"The student's answers on the quiz corresponded to the textbook's examples. "

Illustration concordant

concordant adjective

/kənˈkɔːrdənt/ /kənˈkɔːrdnt/

Agreeing or harmonious; consistent (with).

"The witness's statement was concordant with the security camera footage, strengthening the case. "

Illustration concurrence

concurrence noun

/kənˈkɜːrəns/ /kənˈkʌrəns/

Agreement; concurring.

"The project moved forward only after the manager received concurrence from all team leaders. "

Illustration spontaneous

spontaneous adjective

/spɒnˈteɪ.ni.əs/ /spɑnˈteɪ.ni.əs/

Self-generated; happening without any apparent external cause.

"He made a spontaneous offer of help."

Illustration stipulated

stipulated verb

/ˈstɪpjuˌleɪtəd/

To require (something) as a condition of a contract or agreement.

"The lease stipulated that tenants were responsible for maintaining the lawn. "

Illustration satisfaction

satisfaction noun

/sætɪsˈfækʃən/

A fulfilment of a need or desire.

"After studying hard for the exam, the student felt a great satisfaction. "

Illustration understanding

understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

Illustration harmonious

harmonious adjective

/hɑːˈməʊnɪəs/ /hɑɹˈmoʊniəs/

Showing accord in feeling or action.

"The family members had a harmonious dinner, talking and laughing together without arguing. "

Illustration explanation

explanation noun

/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/

The act or process of explaining.

"The explanation was long and drawn-out."

Illustration international

international noun

/ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ /ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l/

Someone who has represented their country in a particular sport.

"The United team includes five England internationals."