All 3 Uses of
accord
in
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
- According to the notes listed by various patients in the log, Mr. Harding has been heard to say that she 'damn well gives the bastards reason to stare.'†
Chpt 5according to = as stated by; or in agreement with
- Wasn't there supposed to be a life jacket for every man on board, according to the law?†
Chpt 25 *
- I think you all have some idea what your personal losses were, but do you know what his total winnings came to, according to deposits he has made at Funds?†
Chpt 26
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: reached an accord) an agreementIn this sense, accord can refer to a formal agreement (such as one written between two countries) or an informal agreement (such as an unvoiced consensus about what should be done).
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(3)
(accord as in: done of her own accord) mindThis sense of accord is typically seen in the form own accord or one accord.
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(accord as in: accord her the respect deserved) to give someone special treatment -- especially respect