All 3 Uses of
accord
in
Harry Potter (#3) and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- According to Wood, this was good news for Gryffindor, who would take second place if they beat Ravenclaw too.†
Chpt 12 (definition 1) *
- According to Which Broomstick, the Firebolt's going to be the broom of choice for the national teams at this year's World Championship —"†
Chpt 13 (definition 1)
- The bedroom door had opened of its own accord.†
Chpt 18 (definition 2) *
Definitions:
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(1) (accord as in: according to, or in accord with) in keeping with; or in agreement/harmony/unity withThis meaning of accord is often seen in the form according to or accordingly where it can take on more specific meanings. For example:
- "According to Kim, ..." -- as stated by
- "To each according to her ability." -- based upon
- "Points are scored according to how well they perform." -- depending upon
- "The dose is calculated according to body weight." -- in proportion to
- "We got a flat tire. Accordingly, I pulled to the side of the road." -- because of what was just said; or as a result
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(2) (accord as in: done of her own accord) mindeditor's notes: This sense of accord is typically seen in the form own accord or one accord.