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The present tense form of 'accord' is accord or accords. Example: They accord with each other on most issues. (They accord with each other on most issues.)
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:
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
| Present Simple | accord |
| Present Continuous | according |
| Present Perfect | accorded |
Example
He accords her the respect she deserves.
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They accord each other the freedom to express their opinions.
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I am according him the time he needs to make a decision.
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They are according each other the support they require.
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She has accorded him her loyalty.
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They have accorded each other their trust.
accord Subject-Verb Agreement
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Subject-verb agreement means that a subject and its verb match. They’re either both plural or both singular. A singular subject takes a singular verb. - Example: The cat is sleeping. A plural subject takes a plural verb. - Example: The cats are sleeping.
| Singular First Person (I) | accord |
| Singular Second Person (You) | accord |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | accords |
| Plural (We/You/They) | accord |
Example
I accord him the respect he deserves.
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You accord him the respect he deserves.
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He accords her the respect she deserves.
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She accords him the opportunity to prove himself.
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It accords them the recognition they have earned.
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We accord each other the freedom to express our opinions.
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You accord them the support they require.
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They accord each other the time and space to grow.
