All 10 Uses of

accord

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Inherit the Wind

BRADY I'm sure you teach according to the precepts of the Lord.†
Scene 1.1

according to = as stated by; or in agreement with

BRADY Now, Howard, how did man come out of this slimy mess of bugs and serpents, according to your—"Professor"?†
Scene 2.2

According to Mr. Cates, you and I aren't even descended from good American monkeys!†
Scene 2.2

This man wishes to be accorded the same privilege as a sponge!
Scene 2.2 *

accorded = given (special treatment)

There is only one great Truth in the world— DRUMMOND The Gospel according to Brady!†
Scene 2.2

according to = as stated by; or in agreement with

Definitions:

(1) (accord as in: according to, or in accord with)
in keeping with; or in agreement/harmony/unity with
This 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
(2) (accord as in: reached an accord)
an agreement

In 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).
(3) (accord as in: done of her own accord)
mind

This sense of accord is typically seen in the form own accord or one accord.
(4) (accord as in: accord her the respect deserved)
to give someone special treatment -- especially respect
(5) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)