ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Agree

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /əˈɡɹiː/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Agree is a verb meaning (intransitive) To be in harmony about an opinion, statement, or action; to have a consistent idea between two or more people.

Meaning

(intransitive) To be in harmony about an opinion, statement, or action; to have a consistent idea between two or more people.

More Meanings

  1. (intransitive, followed by "to") To give assent; to accede.
  2. (transitive, UK, Ireland) To yield assent to; to approve.
  3. (intransitive) To resemble; to coincide; to correspond; to tally.
  4. (intransitive, now always with with) To suit or be adapted in its effects; to do well.
  5. (intransitive, grammar) To correspond to (another word) in a grammatical category, such as gender, number, case, or person.
  6. (intransitive, law) To consent to a contract or to an element of a contract.
  7. (intransitive) To make a stipulation by way of settling differences or determining a price; to exchange promises; to come to terms or to a common resolve; to promise.

Example Sentences

If music and sweet poetry agree.
All parties agree in the expediency of the law.
The more you agree together, the less hurt can your enemies do you.
I mostly agree with what you said, but I consider your last point to be unfair.

Word Forms

Synonyms for agree

Depending on context, synonyms include concur, harmonize, accede, come around, assent, approve.

Antonyms for agree

Common opposites include disagree, clash, jar, disaccord, differ, discord.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include accord, concur, fit, correspond, consort, jibe.

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