1. (followed by ‘to’) as reported or stated by
   "according to historians"
    
2. (followed by ‘to’) in agreement with or accordant with
   "according to instructions"

1. Be compatible or harmonious; go well together
   "His actions accord with his stated principles";
   - harmonize, harmonise [Brit], consort [archaic], concord, fit in, agree
    
2. Let have; give the right to; give the opportunity or permission to
   "Mandela was accorded few visitors in prison";
   - allow, grant, allot

See also: accordant, reported

Type of: agree, check, correspond, fit, gibe, give, jibe, marry, marry up, match, square, tally

Encyclopedia: According