accorder

Definitions of accorder
  1. verb
    allow to have
    synonyms: concéder, octroyer
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    type of:
    donner
    transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
  2. verb
    present
    synonyms: conférer, donner
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    achever ses études
    confer an academic degree upon
    type of:
    adjuger, décerner
    give, especially as an honor or reward
  3. verb
    give as judged due or on the basis of merit
    synonyms: attribuer, concéder, conférer, décerner, octroyer
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    pensionner
    grant a pension to
    type of:
    donner
    cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
  4. verb
    bring into consonance, harmony, or accord while making music or singing
    synonyms: harmoniser
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    type of:
    altérer, changer, modifier, qualifier
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  5. verb
    adjust for (better) functioning
    synonyms: régler
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    type of:
    ajuster, régler
    alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
  6. verb
    make correspond or harmonize
    synonyms: assortir, connecter, mettre en harmonie
    assortir
    be equal or harmonize
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    équilibrer
    bring into balance or equilibrium
    compenser, contrebalancer, égaliser
    adjust for
    annuler, compenser, contrebalancer, neutraliser
    make up for
    compenser, contrebalancer
    compensate for or counterbalance
    type of:
    ajuster, régler
    alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
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