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verb \ə-ˈgrē\

Definition of agree

agreed

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agreeing

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 togetherc : 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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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 of agree from the Web

Judge Brooks agreed with the jury's unanimous verdict and concluded the sentencing hearing.

— prescotte stokes iii, AL.com, "Mobile man sentenced to death for the 2014 murder of Satori Richardson", 6 July 2017
So when Miriam Makeba called in August 1974 and invited them to Liberia, Simone agreed.

— danielle jackson, Longreads, "Nina Simone’s Three Years of Freedom", 6 July 2017
For the record, show creator Darren Star also agrees: Carrie + Mr. Big does not = forever.

— elizabeth logan, Glamour, "The 'Sex and the City' Author Hated Carrie and Big Together as Much as You Did", 6 July 2017
Besides the more than $49 million in refunds, DeVry also has agreed to provide $50.6 million in debt relief.

— becky yerak, chicagotribune.com, "Refund checks to former DeVry students in the mail, FTC says", 5 July 2017
For now, the only thing all sides seem to agree on is that the ship is a tourist attraction worth keeping.

— mark price, charlotteobserver, "Outer Banks vs. outer space — must a UFO house meet NC’s earthly building codes?", 5 July 2017
McGovern, who had been trounced in the 1972 presidential election by Nixon, agreed to speak and waived his fee.

— anne m. hamilton, courant.com, "Extraordinary Life: A Student Of Politics, And Law", 5 July 2017
Very reluctantly, my mother agreed to this marriage.

— heather wood rudulph, Cosmopolitan, "Get That Life: How I Became a Photographer for National Geographic", 3 July 2017
Committing to take over as president of the Knicks means agreeing to work for famously erratic, incompetent, meddlesome, and malcontented owner/blues musician James Dolan.

— jared dubin, GQ, "Running the Knicks Is Still One of the Best NBA Jobs Available", 3 July 2017

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Origin and Etymology of agree

Middle English, from Anglo-French agreer, from a gre at will, from a (from Latin ad) + gre will, pleasure, from Latin gratum, neuter of gratus pleasing, agreeable — more at grace

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First Known Use: 15th century

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Synonym Discussion of 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

AGREE Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of agree for English Language Learners

: to have the same opinion
: to say that you will do, accept, or allow something that is suggested or requested by another person
of two or more people or groups : to decide to accept something after discussing what should or might be done ( Brit )

AGREE Defined for Kids

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Definition of agree for Students

agreed

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agreeing

1 : to give approval or permission agree to a plan
2 : to have the same opinion We don't agree about everything.
3 : admit 1 He finally agreed that I was right.
4 : to be alike Their stories don't agree.
5 : to come to an understanding They agreed on a price.
6 : to be fitting or healthful The climate agrees with you.

Law Dictionary

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Legal Definition of agree

agreed

agreeing

transitive verb
: to share an opinion that agreed the terms were fair
intransitive verb
1 : to share an opinion, understanding, or intent unable to agree on a verdict — New York Law Journal
2 : to indicate willingness or acceptance : give assent or approval