əˈkɔ:d 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. øof one's
own accord on one's own
initiative; voluntarily.
with one accord unanimously; in a united
way. [ME f. OF acord, acorder f. L
cor cordis heart]