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 Health officials agree to stay away from any other types of cleaning products when preparing fruits and vegetables. — Jay Cannon, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2021 National health organizations such as the American Medical Association and CDC agree. — Forbes, 15 Oct. 2021 Both union leaders and administrators agree on the eventual outcome. — Steve Sadin, chicagotribune.com, 14 Oct. 2021 One thing executives agree is key to their relationships with their boards and within their companies broadly: transparency. — Anne Sraders, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2021 By opting into the recycling program, residents agree to follow the rules. — Peter Krouse, cleveland, 13 Oct. 2021 Meanwhile, analysts agree that Samsung is a company to keep an eye on. — John Mccormick, WSJ, 12 Oct. 2021 Both agree that the company’s algorithm change included boosting posts that sparked comments, as opposed to just likes or views. — Washington Post, 12 Oct. 2021 Economists of all political stripes agree that further government spending would keep inflation high and families hurting. — Tarren Bragdon, National Review, 11 Oct. 2021

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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