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to accord with
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to chime in with
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to collaborate
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collaboration
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collaborative
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collective
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to collude
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collusion
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collusive
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common ground
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to conform
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conformability
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conformable
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conformance
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conformity
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consonance
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consonant
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to cooperate
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cooperation
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cooperative
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to coordinate
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to fit
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in accordance with
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in conformity with
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in keeping with
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in sync with
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joint
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jointly
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to make common cause
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to match
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match
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to play along
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square
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to square with
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to tie in
To accord with
[ Verb ]
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/ɐkˈoːɹd wɪð/
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to agree with or correspond to something

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Her views on environmental policy accord with the organization's mission statement.
His actions did not accord with his promises during the campaign.

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transitive
To chime in with
[ phrase ]
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/tʃˈaɪm ɪn wɪð/

to be in agreement with something; to correspond to something

to collaborate
To collaborate
[ Verb ]
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/kəˈɫæbɝˌeɪt/

to work with someone else in order to create something or reach the same goal

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intransitive
collaboration
Collaboration
[ noun ]
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/kəˌɫæbɝˈeɪʃən/

the act or process of working with someone to produce or achieve something

Collaborative
[ Adjective ]
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/kəˈɫæbɝˌeɪtɪv/, /kəˈɫæbɹətɪv/

involving or done by two or more parties working together toward a shared goal

Collective
[ Adjective ]
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/kəˈɫɛktɪv/

involving, done, or shared by all members of a group

To collude
[ Verb ]
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/kəˈɫud/

‌to cooperate secretly or illegally for deceiving other people

Collusion
[ noun ]
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/kəˈɫuʒən/

secret agreement particularly made to deceive people

Collusive
[ Adjective ]
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/kəˈɫusɪv/

involving an activity that is secret or illegal intended to deceive people

Common ground
[ noun ]
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/kˈɑːmən ɡɹˈaʊnd/
Idiom
Informal

shared opinions, beliefs, or interests between parties that have disagreements about other things

What is the origin of the idiom "common ground" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "common ground" can be traced back to the concept of finding shared understanding or agreement between individuals or groups. The term "common" refers to something that is shared or mutually understood, while "ground" represents a foundation or basis. The idiom is used to suggest that people can establish a point of agreement or shared perspective, even if they have different opinions or backgrounds. It emphasizes the importance of finding areas of similarity or commonality to foster understanding and cooperation.

Grammatical Information:

compound noun
To conform
[ Verb ]
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/kənˈfɔɹm/

to adjust oneself in order to align with new or different circumstances or expectations

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intransitive
Conformability
[ noun ]
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/kənfˌɔːɹməbˈɪlɪɾi/

the ability or willingness to obey, agree with, or correspond to something

Conformable
[ Adjective ]
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/kənfˈɔːɹməbəl/

willing to go along with group behaviors, standards, or popular opinions rather than standing apart

Conformance
[ noun ]
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/kənˈfɔɹməns/

the act of following or obeying the rules of something particular

Conformity
[ noun ]
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/kənˈfɔɹməti/

the act of adhering to established norms, protocols, and standardized behaviors within a social system or institution

disobedience
Consonance
[ noun ]
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/kˈɑːnsənəns/

mutual agreement or compatibility among units or people

Consonant
[ Adjective ]
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/ˈkɑnsənənt/

matching or in agreement with one another

to cooperate
To cooperate
[ Verb ]
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/ˈkwɑpɝˌeɪt/, /koʊˈɑpɝˌeɪt/

to work with other people in order to achieve a common goal

Grammatical Information:

intransitive
cooperation
Cooperation
[ noun ]
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/ˌkwɑpɝˈeɪʃən/, /ˌkwɔpɝˈeɪʃən/, /koʊˌɑpɝˈeɪʃən/

the act of working together toward a common goal

Cooperative
[ Adjective ]
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/koʊˈɑpɝˌeɪtɪv/

involving partnership of a group of people working toward a common goal

uncooperative
to coordinate
To coordinate
[ Verb ]
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/koʊˈɔɹdəˌneɪt/, /koʊˈɔɹdənət/

to control and organize the different parts of an activity and the group of people involved so that a good result is achieved

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transitive
To fit
[ Verb ]
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/fɪt/

to agree with or be suitable for a particular thing

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In accordance with
[ preposition ]
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/ɪn ɐkˈoːɹdəns wɪð/
Collocation

used to show compliance with a specific rule, guideline, or standard

In conformity with
[ preposition ]
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/ɪn kənfˈoːɹmɪɾi wɪð ɔːɹ tuː/
Collocation

in accordance with a particular standard, expectation, or norm

In keeping with
[ phrase ]
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/ɪn kˈiːpɪŋ wɪð/
Collocation

in accordance with a particular style, tradition, or expectation

In sync with
[ preposition ]
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/ɪn sˈɪŋk wɪð/
Collocation

in perfect alignment or harmony with something

joint
Joint
[ Adjective ]
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/ʤɔɪnt/

controlled, done, shared, or owned by two or more people

jointly
Jointly
[ Adverb ]
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/ˈdʒɔɪntɫi/

in a way that involves two or more parties

to [make] common cause
To make common cause
[ phrase ]
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/mˌeɪk kˈɑːmən kˈɔːz/
Idiom

to join with someone to achieve a common goal

What is the origin of the idiom "make common cause" and when to use it?

The idiom "make common cause" originated from the Middle English period and has its roots in the Old French word "cause," meaning reason or motive. The expression evolved over time to encompass the idea of joining forces or uniting for a shared purpose. It gained popularity in the 17th and 18th centuries, particularly during political movements and revolutions when people would come together to pursue common goals and fight for their rights.

to match
To match
[ Verb ]
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/ˈmætʃ/

to be the same as or similar to something else

disagree

Grammatical Information:

transitive
Match
[ noun ]
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/ˈmætʃ/

something that corresponds to something else

to play along
To play along
[ Verb ]
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/plˈeɪ ɐlˈɑːŋ/

to pretend to support or agree with someone or something to keep things peaceful or for one's own gain

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intransitive
Phrasal Status
inseparable
phrase's verb
play
phrase's particle
along
Square
[ Adjective ]
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/skwɛr/

matching, agreeing, or compatible with something

To square with
[ Verb ]
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/skwˈɛɹ wɪð/

(of two ideas, statements, etc.) to be in agreement with each other

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transitive
To tie in
[ Verb ]
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/tˈaɪ ˈɪn/

to agree or have a connection with something

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