grammar: to have an inflectional form denoting identity or other regular correspondence in a grammatical category (such as gender, number, case, or person)
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. See More
Recent Examples on the WebTrustees did agree the green islands in the parking lot led to tight turns and an overall frustrating experience.—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2023 Still, Iran analysts agree that the regime has kicked the can down the road, and that protests are likely to resurface.—Jomana Karadsheh, CNN, 23 Jan. 2023 According to @themouselets, most fellow Disney Adults agree that some of the reactions are over the top.—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2023 Both partners agree that Fabletics pieces aim to blend fashion and function, and that the brand’s openness to ideas helps bolster quality to achieve enduring pieces.—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 23 Jan. 2023 Lawmakers from both parties agree, but for years Congress has been all talk and no action.—William P. Barr, WSJ, 22 Jan. 2023 Guards Fest goers agree that the Progressive Field – and ballparks across the country – could benefit from more spice in its sport.—cleveland, 22 Jan. 2023 Demographers, economists and business leaders all agree that India needs to somehow increase the number of good jobs before the country’s mass of working-age people becomes a liability rather than an asset.—Bynicholas Gordon, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2023 Now central bankers agree that phase of their work is wrapping up.—Rachel Siegel, Washington Post, 22 Jan. 2023 See More
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Word History
Etymology
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
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