according

• Adjectif utilisé pour décrire quelque chose qui est en accord ou en harmonie avec une règle, une norme ou une attente. Peut aussi signifier proportionné, adapté ou conforme à ce qui est requis.

An adjective used to describe something that is in agreement or harmony with a rule, standard, or expectation.

1. As stated byB1formal

   Used to indicate the source of information or opinion.

   selon

   • According to the report, sales have increased.
   • According to my teacher, the exam will be difficult.
   • According to the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow.

2. In agreement withB1formal

   In a manner that matches or corresponds to something.

   en accord avec, conformément à

   • Everything went according to plan.
   • The results were according to our expectations.
   • He acted according to his principles.

   Synonymescompatibleconformingconsistentcorrespondingharmonious

   Antonymescontrary

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'octroyer, de donner ou de conférer quelque chose à quelqu'un, ainsi que pour exprimer le fait d'être en accord ou en harmonie avec quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of granting, giving, or bestowing something, or to be in agreement or harmony with something.

1. To grant or giveB2formal

   To give or grant something, such as power, status, or recognition.

   accorder

   • The committee accorded him the highest honor.
   • The treaty accords special rights to the region.
   • She was accorded a warm welcome by the audience.

   Synonymesallocateassignawardbestowconfergivegrantvouchsafe

   Antonymesdenyrefusewithhold

2. To be consistent or agreeB2formal

   To be in harmony or agreement with something.

   être en accord

   • His actions do not accord with his words.
   • The report accords with the findings of the investigation.
   • Her behavior accords perfectly with the company's values.

   Synonymesagreecoincideconcurconformcorrespondharmonizematchtally

   Antonymesclashconflictcontradictdifferdisagree