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Definition of disagree
intransitive verb
1 : to fail to agree the two accounts disagree
2 : to differ in opinion he disagreed with me on every topic
3 : to cause discomfort or distress fried foods disagree with me
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Examples of disagree in a Sentence
I think that I should sell my car, but he disagrees.
the leader thought we were still headed north on the trail, but I disagreed
Recent Examples of disagree from the Web
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But Jonathan Ludwig, the attorney representing the state and state officials, disagreed, saying the plaintiffs hadn't shown there would be any harm.
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In a detailed 31-page ruling, the court disagreed with Pruitt’s contention that industry groups had not had sufficient opportunity to comment before the 2016 rule was issued.
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In a detailed 31-page ruling, the court disagreed with Pruitt's contention that industry groups had not had sufficient opportunity to comment before the 2016 rule was enacted.
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Others may disagree, but sometimes seemingly disparate ingredients mingle to create magic.
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Oren also disagreed that the decision was linked to U.S. political trends, but instead reflected disputes over religion and state that have animated Israeli politics for decades.
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Vermont Law School professor Pat Parenteau disagreed.
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Few disagree that advanced statistics have their place in checks and balances.
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Privatization opponents—while disagreeing on the political and financial details of the effort—do agree that government bureaucracy is largely the reason that cutting-edge technology is not already in use by air traffic controllers and pilots.
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Origin and Etymology of disagree
Middle English, to refuse assent, from Anglo-French desagreer, from des- dis- + agreer to agree
DISAGREE Defined for English Language Learners
disagree
playDefinition of disagree for English Language Learners
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: to have a different opinion : to fail to agree
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: to be different
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: to not be suitable for or pleasing to someone
DISAGREE Defined for Kids
disagree
playDefinition of disagree for Students
disagreed
;disagreeing
1 : to have different ideas or opinions We disagreed over the price.
2 : to be unlike each other : be different Their descriptions disagree.
3 : to make ill Fried foods disagree with me.
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