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ac·cord·ing
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Princeton's WordNet
accordingadjective
(followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with
"according to instructions"
accordingadjective
(followed by `to') as reported or stated by
"according to historians"
Wiktionary
accordingadverb
Accordingly; correspondingly.
accordingadverb
Consistently as; in a corresponding manner (now generally expressing accordance with two or more alternatives).
accordingadverb
In accordance, in a manner consistent to (something).
accordingadjective
Agreeing; in agreement or harmony; harmonious.
This according voice of national wisdom.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Accordingprep.
Etymology: from accord.
Our churches are places provided, that the people might there assemble themselves in due and decent manner, according to their several degrees and orders. Richard Hooker, b. v. § 13.
Our zeal, then, should be according to knowledge. And what kind of knowledge? Without all question, first, according to the true, saving, evangelical knowledge. It should be according to the gospel, the whole gospel: not only according to its truths, but precepts: not only according to its free grace, but necessary duties: not only according to its mysteries, but also its commandments. Thomas Sprat, Sermons.
How much more noble is the fame that is built on candour and ingenuity, according to those beautiful lines of Sir John Denham, in his Poem on Fletcher’s works. Joseph Addison, Spect.
A man may, with prudence and a good conscience, approve of the professed principles of one party more than the other, according as he thinks they best promote the good of church and state. Jonathan Swift, on the Sentiments of a Church of Engl. man.
God made all things in number, weight, and measure, and gave them to be considered by us according to these properties, which are inherent in created beings. William Holder, on Time.
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According
According is typically used as a preposition to show a relationship or connection between two clauses, phrases, or ideas. It indicates a condition, reason, or consequence for something happening or being said. Additionally, "according to" is commonly used to introduce information or a statement from a specific source or reference.
Webster Dictionary
According
of Accord
According
agreeing; in agreement or harmony; harmonious
Accordingadverb
accordingly; correspondingly
Editors Contribution
accordingverb
Verb form of the word accord.
According to truth we all know we are united together in harmony to create peace, balance and stability.
Submitted by MaryC on February 27, 2020
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of according in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of according in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of according in a Sentence
Enter the doors from the very first Ben Franklin store. According to Alan Dranow, the doors were kept for decades in a warehouse by Gene Ivy, co-owner of the Arkansas-based contractor Ivy Brothers Construction. The company was charged with renovating Walton’s first store in Newport in the 1960s -- and the original doors have been kept in storage since then. Gene Ivy kept the doors in Gene Ivy garage after Gene Ivy retired. When Gene Ivy died in 2014, one of his grandchildren contacted a Walmart Museum employee about what to do with salvaged store relics. The Walmart Museum, which first opened in 1990 as the Walmart Visitor Center, was more than happy to take in the prized store relics this summer. But Alan Dranow admits the doors have seen their share of wear and tear. Because Walton’s store was so popular Sam Walton had more traffic than anybody. The door is worn on the side where you push to get in.
Knowledge is essential to conquest; only according to our ignorance are we helpless. Thought creates character. Character can dominate conditions. Will creates circumstances and environment.
There does not seem to have been a cutback in crude oil and or petroleum products deliveries by Venezuela to Cuba, according to marine traffic reports, they may be expecting one in the future, building inventories or simply trying to save money or trying to insure there are no blackouts for residents as electricity demand increases.
Aaron and Melissa will continue to work to ensure that every American has the First Amendment right to express their faith-based beliefs, and to conduct their daily affairs according to their conscience.
I blame the U.S. authorities for this tragedy: Because of these politically motivated charges against him my husband is now dead. on the contrary, according to his own testimony, he took part in primaries of a certain party to defend his convictions with a result little favorable to him.
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