Phrasal verb accord with something (Definition of according from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

Synonyms for ACCORDING: corresponding, coinciding, conforming, agreeing, fitting, consisting, checking, answering; Antonyms of ACCORDING: differing (from), disagreeing (with), …

According definition: agreeing.. See examples of ACCORDING used in a sentence.

To give or grant, especially as being due or appropriate: accorded the president the proper deference.

5 meanings: 1. in proportion; in relation 2. on the report (of); as stated (by) 3. in conformity (with); in accordance (with).... Click for more definitions.

[~ + with + object] to agree: Refunding money without a receipt doesn't accord with company policy. bestow:[~ + object + object] They accorded the president great honor. an agreement, …

There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the word according, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

The meaning of ACCORDING TO is in conformity with. How to use according to in a sentence.

The term according to can be used to attribute something reported — according to the news, the airports are closed (even though according to your friend, they're still open). It also refers to …

According to means ‘as reported by’ or ‘as stated by’ and refers to an opinion which is not the speaker’s opinion. According to usually occurs in front position.