1. according to - Preposition
2. according to - Phrase
Based on what is said or stated by; on the authority of.
According to the directions, the glue takes 24 hours to dry.
In a manner conforming or corresponding to; in proportion to; in accordance with. [from 16th c.],
Depending on.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgThe superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action. Confucius
Whoever you may be, always have God before your eyes; whatever you do, do it according to the testimony of the holy Scriptures; in whatever place you live, do not easily leave it. Keep these three precepts and you will be saved. Anthony the Great
Remember: The Lord gives to a person according to their heart! As your heart is, so is the gift. John of Kronstadt
God gives to us according to the measure of our hearts. Persian Proverb
Beware of the person who gives you advice according to his own interests. Jewish Proverb
Dwell not upon thy weariness, thy strength shall be according to the measure of thy desire. Arabic Proverb