agrees (on)

verb

present tense third-person singular of agree (on)
as in decides
to come to an agreement or decision concerning the details of I'm sure we can all agree on what to do next

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  1. decides
  2. arranges
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  • Yannis decides to go for STP, a Black Forest gâteau, and a Mary Berry’s recipe for Queen of Desserts, which is a mix of breadcrumbs and custard with jam and topped with meringue.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Federal agencies have overlapping jurisdiction over captive marine mammals –– for sea lions, the USDA oversees their welfare and NOAA decides who can keep them for public display.
    — Valerie Greene, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of decides
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  • Anthony is the executive vice president of On Location, a global leader in sports hospitality that arranges ticket packages for the Super Bowl.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • They are invited to monthly meetings where Vasquez arranges for guest speakers on topics including public relations and banking.
    — Terry Tang, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of arranges
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