Meaning & use
with one accord
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UK/wɪð wʌn əˈkɔːd/
US/wɪð wʌn əˈkɔːrd/
Meaning
phrasefixed phraseformalliterary
together and in complete agreement
Grammar: Usually comes after a verb or at the end of a clause.
Patterns
- act with one accord
- agree with one accord
The committee acted with one accord to approve the plan.
They rose with one accord to applaud the speaker.
Common combinations
- act with one accord
- The nations acted with one accord to sign the treaty.
- rise with one accord
- The audience rose with one accord.
- agree with one accord
- They agreed with one accord to postpone the event.
Synonyms and how they differ
- unanimously
- More common and precise for voting; 'with one accord' is more literary.
- in unison
- Focuses on doing something at the same time, not necessarily agreeing.
Opposites
in disagreement
Word family
- accord noun
- A formal agreement.
Commonly confused: with one accord or according?
with one accord vs according
According is used in phrases like 'according to'; it is not related to agreement.
Practice
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