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agree

Syllabification: (a·gree)
Pronunciation: /əˈgrē/
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Definition of agree

verb (agrees, agreeing, agreed)

[no object]
  • 1have the same opinion about something; concur:I completely agree with your recent editorial we both agreed on issues such as tougher penalties for criminals [with clause]:I agree that consumers are always right [with direct speech]:“Yes, it’s dreadful, isn’t it,” she agreed
  • (agree with) approve of (something) with regard to its moral correctness:I’m not sure I agree with abortion
  • 2 (agree to or to do something) consent to do something that has been suggested by another person:she had agreed to go and see a movie with him
  • [no object] reach agreement about (something), typically after a period of negotiation:the commission agreed on a proposal to limit imports [with object]: chiefly Britishif they had agreed a price, the deal would have gone through
  • 3 (agree with) be consistent with:your body language does not agree with what you are saying
  • Grammar have the same number, gender, case, or person as:the writer made the verb agree with the subject
  • [usually with negative] be healthy or appropriate for someone:she’s eaten something that did not agree with her

Phrases

agree to differ

see differ.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French agreer, based on Latin ad- 'to' + gratus 'pleasing'

Note the distinction between agreeing to something like a plan, scheme, or project and agreeing with somebody: I agree to the repayment schedule suggested; Danielle agrees with Eric that we should all go hiking on Saturday; humid weather does not agree with me. The construction agree with is also used regarding two things that go together: that story does not agree with the facts; the verb must agree with the noun in person and number.

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