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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

The two leaders also agreed to renew dialogue about the long-standing conflict in Ukraine, over which the countries are also at odds, as well as the mistreatment of gays in Chechnya and of non-governmental organizations throughout Russia.

— yasmeen serhan, The Atlantic, "Macron, Standing Alongside Putin, Says Russian Media Spread 'Falsehoods'", 30 May 2017
But all three candidates, along with Moulton, agreed that veterans offer voters an approach rarely taken on Capitol Hill.

— bill barrow, The Seattle Times, "Dems view vets as strong candidates in bid to retake House", 29 May 2017
As negotiations continued late into the evening Monday, questions remain about whether the House will choose to take up an annual budget at all, or if there will be a repeat of last year when the chambers couldn't agree on a plan to send to Rauner.

— monique garcia, chicagotribune.com, "Illinois House approves Chicago gun bill, immigrant protections", 29 May 2017
A roach that dies on its back may be the exception, rather than the rule, academic cockroach experts and exterminators agree.

— c. claiborne ray, New York Times, "In Nature, Cockroaches Don’t Die Belly Up", 29 May 2017
During his visit to Riyadh earlier this month Trump announced a new arms deal, with Saudi Arabia agreeing to buy at least $110 billion of U.S. weapons and equipment.

— iona craig, The Intercept, "Villagers Say Yemeni Child Was Shot as He Tried to Flee Navy SEAL Raid", 28 May 2017
Director David Moran tells The Associated Press that prosecutors agreed that the conviction should be overturned, and Judge Richard Skutt signed the order Friday.

— associated press, Washington Post, "Detroit man cleared of 1992 murder says ‘justice prevailed’", 26 May 2017
All agreed Fritze had the stuff to have success out of the bullpen.

— michael osipoff, Post-Tribune, "On the Fritze: Valparaiso product Ryan Fritze earns relief role with RailCats", 26 May 2017
Instead, NORD agreed that Alexion’s nurses could be there.

— benjamin elgin, Bloomberg.com, "When the Patient Is a Gold Mine: The Trouble With Rare-Disease Drugs", 24 May 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

First Known Use: 15th century

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