Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

of-its-own-accord

phrase
/əv ɪts əʊn əˈkɔːd/
Definition
A phrase meaning to do something willingly and independently, without being prompted or influenced by others.
Examples
  • The cat came inside of its own accord when it started to rain.
  • She decided to help of her own accord, despite no one asking her to.
Meaning
To act voluntarily or spontaneously without external motivation.
Synonyms
  • spontaneously
  • willingly
  • voluntarily