agree

verb

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\ ə-ˈgrē

agreed; agreeing

Definition of agree

transitive verb

1a : to concur in (something, such as an opinion) : admit, concede They agreed that he was right.

b : to consent to as a course of action She agreed to sell him the house.

2 chiefly British : to settle on by common consent : arrange … I agreed rental terms with him …— Eric Bennett

intransitive verb

1 : to accept or concede something (such as the views or wishes of another) agree to a plan

2a : to achieve or be in harmony (as of opinion, feeling, or purpose) We agree in our taste in music.

b : to get along together

c : to come to terms agree on a fair division of profits

3a : to be similar : correspond Both copies agree.

b : to be consistent The story agrees with the facts.

4 : to be fitting, pleasing, or healthful : suit This climate agrees with him.

5 grammar : to have an inflectional form denoting identity or other regular correspondence in a grammatical category (such as gender, number, case, or person)

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Synonyms & Antonyms for agree

Synonyms

coincide,
concur

Antonyms

differ,
disagree

Choose the Right Synonym for agree

agree, concur, coincide mean to come into or be in harmony regarding a matter of opinion. agree implies complete accord usually attained by discussion and adjustment of differences. on some points we all can agree concur often implies approval of someone else's statement or decision. if my wife concurs, it's a deal coincide, used more often of opinions, judgments, wishes, or interests than of people, implies total agreement. their wishes coincide exactly with my desire

synonyms see in addition assent

Examples of agree in a Sentence

We agreed about some things, but we disagreed about others. She says that a change is needed, and I agree completely. We can all agree on one thing: the current law needs to be changed. Some critics have called the movie a masterpiece, but not everyone agrees. The house is too big for one person, don't you agree? She asked if she could go with him, and he agreed that she could. The jurors were unable to agree a verdict. The means of ending the dispute were finally agreed.

Recent Examples on the Web Nevertheless, Allen will be out for Wednesday's game against Cleveland, a decision that the Bucks do not agree with. — Drake Bentley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 25 Jan. 2022 Those who don't agree with Starbucks decision may not so quickly shell out five bucks for the double mochaccino. — Peter Suciu, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2022 If the parent doesn’t agree with that panel’s ruling, the complaint would go to Lake County Library Board of Trustees, who’re appointed by the Lake County Council, Lake County Commissioners and various school boards. — Michelle L. Quinn, chicagotribune.com, 18 Jan. 2022 Over the past few months, geopolitical tensions have escalated as Russia amassed tens of thousands of troops along Ukraine’s border and made subtle but far-reaching threats if Ukraine and NATO don’t agree to Kremlin demands. — Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2022 Following the original report, Iowa football alum and possible committee member Jordan Lomax said that other committee members did not agree with Porter's sentiments. — Kennington Lloyd Smith Iii, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2022 While economists don’t agree on a single definition of full employment, some see signs the U.S. is getting there or may have already passed it: plummeting unemployment and accelerating wage growth. — Josh Mitchell, WSJ, 13 Jan. 2022 The recent imbroglio over whether Mr. Djokovic should be allowed to play in the Australian Open has done little to dim his shine, even among those who do not agree with his decision to stay unvaccinated. — Marc Santora, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2022 Health agencies in different countries have authorized different tests, and don't always agree on their accuracy. — Macaela Mackenzie, SELF, 11 Jan. 2022

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History and Etymology for agree

Middle English agreen "to please, gratify, consent, concur," borrowed from Anglo-French agreer, from a-, verb-forming prefix (going back to Latin ad- ad-) + -greer, verbal derivative of gré "gratitude, satisfaction, liking, pleasure, assent," going back to Latin grātum, neuter of grātus "thankful, received with gratitude, welcome, pleasant" — more at grace entry 1