agree

verb

ə-ˈgrē

agreed; agreeing

Synonyms of agree next

transitive verb

: to concur in (something, such as an opinion) : admit, concede

They agreed that he was right.

: to consent to as a course of action

She agreed to sell him the house.

chiefly British : to settle on by common consent : arrange

… I agreed rental terms with him …—

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intransitive verb

: to accept or concede something (such as the views or wishes of another)

agree to a plan

: to achieve or be in harmony (as of opinion, feeling, or purpose)

We agree in our taste in music.

: to get along together

: to come to terms

agree on a fair division of profits

: to be similar : correspond

Both copies agree.

: to be consistent

The story agrees with the facts.

: to be fitting, pleasing, or healthful : suit

This climate agrees with him.

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

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

Example Sentences

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 Web Trustees 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