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concord

[ˈkɒŋkɔːd]

concord Definition

  • 1agreement or harmony between people or groups
  • 2a treaty or agreement

Using concord: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "concord" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The two sides reached a concord on the terms of the contract.

  • Example

    There was a concord among the members of the committee.

  • Example

    The concord between the two nations helped to prevent war.

  • Example

    The concord of sweet sounds is music.

concord Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for concord

Antonyms for concord

Idioms Using concord

  • in agreement or harmony with something

    Example

    Her actions were not in concord with her words.

  • not in agreement or harmony with something

    Example

    His behavior was out of concord with the rules of the school.

  • tune (one's) harp to (the) concord of (something)

    to adjust one's attitude or behavior to be in agreement or harmony with something

    Example

    He had to tune his harp to the concord of the new company culture.

Phrases with concord

  • a type of grape used for making juice, jelly, and wine

    Example

    I love the taste of Concord grape juice.

  • a type of stagecoach used in the 19th century in the United States

    Example

    The Concord coach was a popular mode of transportation in the Wild West.

  • a hymn written by Ralph Waldo Emerson commemorating the Battle of Concord during the American Revolution

    Example

    The Concord hymn is often sung at patriotic events in the United States.

Origins of concord

from Latin 'concordia', meaning 'agreement'

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Summary: concord in Brief

The term 'concord' [ˈkɒŋkɔːd] refers to agreement or harmony between people or groups, as well as a treaty or agreement. It can be seen in phrases like 'in concord with,' meaning in agreement with, and 'out of concord,' meaning not in agreement with. Concord also extends into idioms like 'tune (one's) harp to (the) concord of (something),' which means to adjust one's attitude or behavior to be in agreement with something.

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