v. & n.
--v.
1. intr. (often foll. by with) (esp. of a thing) be in harmony; be consistent.
2 tr. a grant (permission, a request, etc.). b give (a welcome etc.).
--n.
1. agreement, consent.
2 harmony or harmonious correspondence in pitch, tone, colour, etc.
Phrases and idioms:
of one's own accord on one's own initiative; voluntarily. with one accord unanimously; in a united way.
Etymology: ME f. OF acord, acorder f. L cor cordis heart