Definitions
- Referring to two or more people coming to a mutual understanding or consensus. - Describing the state of being in harmony or conformity with something. - Talking about accepting or approving of an idea or proposal.
- Referring to two or more parties coming to an agreement or understanding. - Describing the state of being in harmony or conformity with something. - Talking about granting or giving something to someone as a sign of respect or recognition.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve reaching an agreement or understanding.
- 2Both describe a state of harmony or conformity.
- 3Both can be used in formal and informal contexts.
- 4Both can refer to a mutual action between two or more parties.
- 5Both can be used to express approval or acceptance.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Agree is more commonly used than accord in everyday language.
- 2Formality: Accord is more formal than agree.
- 3Connotation: Agree is neutral in tone, while accord can have a positive or respectful connotation.
- 4Structure: Agree is usually followed by 'with' or 'on', while accord is followed by 'to' or 'with'.
- 5Meaning: Agree emphasizes the act of coming to a mutual understanding, while accord emphasizes the act of granting or giving something as a sign of respect or recognition.
Remember this!
Agree and accord are synonyms that both refer to reaching an agreement or understanding. However, agree is more commonly used and neutral in tone, while accord is more formal and can have a positive or respectful connotation. Additionally, agree emphasizes the act of coming to a mutual understanding, while accord emphasizes the act of granting or giving something as a sign of respect or recognition.
