Definition

A person who agrees or gives permission to something, often in a formal way.

Example

The accorder of the terms was respected for his fairness in negotiations.

Conversation

Did you hear about that meeting where they needed an accorde?

Yeah, I think it’s interesting how they value someone who can concede to different opinions.

Exactly! It’s important to have someone who can bring people together as an accorde.

Definitely, it makes the discussions so much more productive.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Accorder is derived from the Old French 'acorder', which means to agree or to harmonize. The word is formed from 'a-' (meaning to) and 'cord' (from Latin 'cor', meaning heart). Thus, it conveys the idea of bringing hearts together or achieving harmony.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bringing hearts together' — 'a-' means to, and 'cord' relates to heart, helping you remember that 'accorder' means to agree or harmonize.

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