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correspondence: The colours of the curtains are in perfect
accord with those of the carpet.
accordingly
adv. 1 hence, therefore, consequently, thus, in consequence
(where)of, (and) so: Smoking was forbidden; accordingly, we put
out our cigars. 2 suitably, in conformity, in compliance;
conformably, appropriately, compliantly: Dinner-jackets were
required, and the men dressed accordingly.
according to
adv.phr. 1 on the authority of, consistent with, in conformity
or agreement with, as said or believed or maintained etc. by:
We are going to play this game according to Hoyle. According to
his lawyer, he should never have been acquitted. 2 conformable
to, consistent with, in conformity with, commensurate with: The
queen greeted them in order, according to rank.
account v. 1 account for. explain, give a reason for, give or render a
reckoning for, answer for, justify, reckon for: The treasurer
has been able to account for every penny of expense. His desire
to conceal his background accounts for his secrecy.
--n. 2 calculation, accounting, reckoning, computation,
(financial) statement; enumeration: The accounts show that the
company has ample funds in reserve. Williams hasn't submitted
his expense account for the trip. 3 interest, profit, advantage,
benefit, favour; sake: Nigel turned his convalescence to good
account by writing a best seller. Don't read the book on my
account. 4 explanation, statement, description, report, recital,
narrative, history, chronicle: The defendant gave a credible
account of his whereabouts at the time of the crime. 5
consideration, use, worth, importance, consequence, note, value,
merit; standing, significance, estimation, esteem: The
committee decided that length of service is of some account in
determining retirement pensions. 6 story, narration, narrative,
report, tale, relation, description: Alice's account of the
rabbit wearing a waistcoat is unbelievable. 7 take into account
or take account of. notice, take note of, consider, take into
consideration, allow for: In passing sentence, the judge took
into account the child's poverty and the fact that it was
Christmas time.