SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
accord
noun
Agreement or harmony between people or ideas.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Agreement or harmony
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Usage distinction
Return to topConsensus implies broad group agreement; harmony can describe compatible actions as well as opinions.
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See accord in use
The partners reached an accord on how to share the workspace.
The artists reached an accord on the sculpture, the note, and the lighting.
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