Definition of agreenext
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as in to bargain
to come to an arrangement as to a course of action since we couldn't agree, we tossed a coin to decide the matter

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How does the verb agree contrast with its synonyms?

The words coincide and concur are common synonyms of agree. While all three words 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

When would coincide be a good substitute for agree?

The words coincide and agree can be used in similar contexts, but coincide, used more often of opinions, judgments, wishes, or interests than of people, implies total agreement.

their wishes coincide exactly with my desire

When might concur be a better fit than agree?

Although the words concur and agree have much in common, concur often implies approval of someone else's statement or decision.

if my wife concurs, it's a deal

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of agree Voters must also agree, on an honor system, to watch every film in a category before casting a ballot, while the Academy spotlights emerging, diverse and international filmmakers on its social channels and in the museum. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026 Hafley agreed that having Douglas, marking a full complement of his receiving corps, gets the tight end open. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026 In a historic settlement with 48 states in August, Meta agreed to pay up to $18 billion and make significant changes to its apps for young users including setting time limits, disabling some filters and hiding like counts. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026 For Vollaard, however, the harder question isn’t whether companies agree on where fashion needs to end up, but what each is prepared to contribute to get there. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for agree
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agree
Verb
  • That coincides with Chinese research ships spending an extraordinary amount of time apparently surveying undersea cables—not to mention Chinese commercial ships being investigated for cutting cables in both European and Asian waters.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Vanessa DiBernardo’s return to the field coincided with the Kansas City Current’s boost in form in 2026.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • After a series of calls, the company bargained down the ransom to $1 million, Yousuf said.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Advertisement In this way, a war intended to deter future American attacks could instead strengthen a regional consensus that Iran must be dealt a serious blow rather than accommodated or bargained with.
    — Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 27 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The government has admitted its California list may not be entirely accurate.
    — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The prosecutors have not disclosed whether the suspect has admitted or denied the charges, according to NHK.
    — Yumi Asada, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • In particular, the work showed that the Roger-Ramanujan identities correspond to a trefoil knot in a certain space.
    — Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2026
  • In a corresponding move, the Panthers promoted outside linebacker Nick Hampton off the practice squad.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • From the in-room Alice in Wonderland–themed teacups to the residence’s private library, each whimsical element offers guests a sense of imaginative comfort blended with timeless sophistication.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
  • After a handful of supremely mellow releases that blended lurching ’90s breakbeats with wintry, Mazzy Star-like songwriting, their third album dives into a vat of mercurial distortion and slippery, all-consuming bass.
    — Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 27 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • False endorsement and misappropriation, FanDuel could insist, are inapplicable to a personalized video setting where the video’s talent voluntarily assents in exchange for compensation.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 July 2026
  • Their mothers assented because anything the cousins did together could be considered family time.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • Lin was subsequently disappeared from the film, all sources concurred, and Belgrad stepped in as the primary Netflix exec overseeing the project (until, of course, he was laid off last week).
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026
  • But Lugo concurred with Teymouri’s argument that the family’s extreme wealth and potential risk of flight required her to set a high bail.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Springsteen and Scott confessed during police questioning but recanted before trial, saying investigators pressured them into giving false statements.
    — Leigh Egan, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Sophie confessed to being a bit conflicted about tobacco, a plant that has killed untold humans, but is also showing promise in vaccine production and other pharmaceutical research.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026

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“Agree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agree. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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