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The past tense form of 'accord' is accorded. Example: He accorded her the respect she deserved. (He accorded her the respect she deserved.)

Definition of “accord”

to give or grant something to someone
to be in agreement or harmony with someone or something

Tense sentence structure and examples:

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed

Past Simple	accorded
Past Continuous	according
Past Perfect	accorded

Past Simple

The simple past tense is used to describe completed actions or events that occurred at a specific point in the past.

Subject + Past Simple Verb + (Object)

Example

The committee accorded him the honor of speaking at the event.

Example

She accorded them the recognition they had earned.

Past Continuous

The past continuous tense is used to indicate actions or events that were in progress or happening at a specific point in the past.

Subject + was/were + Present Participle + (Object)

Example

At that time, he was according her the respect she deserved.

Example

They were according each other the time and space to grow.

Past Perfect

The past perfect tense is used to show that one past action or event occurred before another past action or event, emphasizing the order of events in the past.

Subject + had + Past Participle + (Object)

Example

By the time they met, he had accorded her his trust.

Example

She had accorded them the opportunity to prove themselves.

Is accorded an irregular verb in the past?

No, "accorded" is not an irregular past tense verb.

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