according (Adjective) — (followed by 'to') in agreement with or accordant with. ex. "according to instructions"
according (Adjective) — (followed by 'to') as reported or stated by. ex. "according to historians"
according (Verb) — Go well together. ex. "The colours don't accord"
according (Verb) — Let have; give the right to; give the opportunity or permission to. ex. "Mandela was accorded few visitors in prison"