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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Even so, the virtually impenetrable barrier of the Himalayas has generally allowed the rivals to agree to disagree.
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A new Monmouth University poll found that 41% of respondents think that Trump should be impeached and made to leave office, compared to 53% who disagree.
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Kushner disagrees, arguing that, as the scandal affects Trump’s presidency, it should be handled with urgency by the in-White House communications shop.
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Internet provider AT&T Inc. also joined the big protest even though the wireless giant in the past has disagreed with staunch net neutrality advocates over how to enforce it.
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Vignola disagreed with the decision to adopt the new flag.
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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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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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