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2 : happening without intent or through carelessness

— ac·ci·den·tal·ly also ac·ci·dent·ly adverb

Synonyms

casual, chance, fluky, fortuitous, incidental, unintended, unintentional, unplanned, unpremeditated, unwitting; also coincidental

Antonyms

deliberate, intended, intentional, planned, premeditated

2accidental noun : a musical note foreign to a key indicated by a signature

1acclaim verb 1 : to express a favorable judgment of : APPLAUD, PRAISE

2 : to declare by acclamation

Synonyms

applaud, cheer, crack up, hail, laud, praise, salute, tout; also ballyhoo

Antonyms

knock, pan, slam

2acclaim noun : the act of acclaiming

Synonyms

accolade, credit, distinction, glory, homage, honor, laurels—more at GLORY

ac·cla·ma·tion noun 1 : loud eager expression of approval, praise, or assent

2 : an overwhelming affirmative vote by shouting or applause rather than by ballot

Synonyms

applause, ovation—more at APPLAUSE

ac·cli·mate verb -mat·ed; -mat·ing : to accustom or become accustomed to a new environment or situation

— ac·cli·ma·tion noun

Synonyms

accommodate, adapt, adjust, condition, conform, fit, shape—more at ADAPT

ac·cli·ma·tize verb -tized; -tiz·ing : ACCLIMATE

— ac·cli·ma·ti·za·tion noun

ac·cliv·i·ty noun, plural -ties : an ascending slope

ac·co·lade noun [ORIGIN: F, fr. accoler to embrace, ultim. fr. L ad- to + collum neck]

: an expression of praise

Synonyms

citation, commendation, encomium, eulogy, homage, paean, panegyric, salutation, tribute—more at ENCOMIUM

acclaim, credit, distinction, glory, homage, honor, laurels—more at GLORY

ac·com·mo·date verb -dat·ed; -dat·ing 1 : to make fit or suitable : ADAPT, ADJUST

2 : to bring into agreement or concord : HARMONIZE, RECONCILE

3 : to provide with something needed

4 : to hold without crowding

5 : to undergo visual accommodation

Synonyms

[1] acclimate, adapt, adjust, condition, conform, fit, shape—more at ADAPT

[2] conciliate, conform, coordinate, harmonize, key, reconcile—more at HARMONIZE

[4] fit, hold, take; also carry, contain, seat

ac·com·mo·dat·ing adjective : OBLIGING

ac·com·mo·da·tion noun 1 : something supplied to satisfy a need; especially : LODGINGS — usu. used in pl.

2 : the act of accommodating

3 : the automatic adjustment of the eye for seeing at different distances

Synonyms

compromise, concession, give-and-take, negotiation—more at CONCESSION

ac·com·pa·ni·ment noun : something that accompanies another; especially : subordinate music to support a principal voice or instrument

ac·com·pa·ny verb -nied; -ny·ing 1 : to go or occur with : ATTEND

2 : to play an accompaniment for

— ac·com·pa·nist noun

Synonyms

attend, convoy, escort, squire; also associate, consort, pal (around), team (up)

ac·com·plice noun : an associate in crime

Synonyms

abettor, accessory, cohort, confederate; also collaborator, conspirator, informant, informer

ac·com·plish verb : to bring to completion

— ac·com·plish·er noun

Synonyms

achieve, carry out, commit, compass, do, execute, follow through, fulfill, make, perform—more at PERFORM

ac·com·plished adjective 1 : marked by proficiency : EXPERT, SKILLED

2 : established beyond doubt

Synonyms

ace, adept, crack, experienced, expert, master, masterful, masterly, practiced, proficient, seasoned, skilled, skillful—more at EXPERIENCED

ac·com·plish·ment noun 1 : the act of accomplishing : COMPLETION

2 : something completed or effected : ACHIEVEMENT

3 : an acquired excellence or skill

Synonyms

[1] achievement, actuality, attainment, consummation, fruition, fulfillment, realization—more at FRUITION

[2] achievement, attainment, coup, success, triumph; also conquest, gain, victory, win

1accord verb [ORIGIN: ME, fr. AF acorder, fr. VL *accordare, fr. L ad- to + cord-, cor heart]

1 : to grant or give esp. as appropriate, due, or earned : GRANT

2 : to be consistent or in harmony : AGREE, HARMONIZE

— ac·cor·dant adjective

Synonyms

[1] award, confer, grant—more at CONFER