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- pronunciation:
gri
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Grammatical Patterns
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
agrees, agreeing, agreed |
| definition 1: |
to have the same opinion (often fol. by "with," "on," "as to," or "about").
I agree with my brother about most things.We generally agree on matters like this.We all agree with you about what happened.- synonyms:
- accede, assent, coincide, comply, concur, correspond, square with
- antonyms:
- clash, conflict, differ, disagree, dissent, protest
- similar words:
- accord, align, consent, consort, contract, hold, meet, see eye to eye, side with, subscribe, sympathize, tally
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| definition 2: |
to consent (often fol. by "to").
He agreed to the terms of the contract.Once she had looked it over carefully, she agreed to sign the lease.[verb + infinitive
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The carpenter agreed to do the work for less money.[verb + infinitive
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- synonyms:
- accede, acquiesce, consent
- antonyms:
- protest, refuse
- similar words:
- accept, approve, concede, covenant, permit
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| definition 3: |
to reach a mutual decision or understanding (often fol. by "on" or "as to").
After some negotiation, the committee agreed on a course of action.They finally agreed on where to hold the wedding reception.The committee can't seem to agree as to how the plan should be implemented.- synonyms:
- accord, coincide, concur
- antonyms:
- disagree, dispute, diverge
- similar words:
- assent, consort, coordinate, correspond, covenant, meet, see eye to eye, settle
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| definition 4: |
to be appropriate or suitable (usu. fol. by "with").
That color agrees with her complexion.Living in the countryside seems to agree with them.- synonyms:
- square with, suit
- antonyms:
- disagree
- similar words:
- accord, fit, match
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| definition 5: |
to be consistent; conform; match (often fol. by "with").
Do our answers agree?My opinion agrees with hers but not with his.- synonyms:
- conform, correspond, jibe, match
- antonyms:
- conflict, differ, disagree
- similar words:
- accord, cohere, coincide, comport, dovetail, fit, square, tally
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| related words: |
accede, acquiesce, balance, bargain, budge, capitulate, check, click, close, come around, comply, compromise, converge, fit, go, mesh, nod, submit |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to grant or concede.
We all agreed that something had to be done about the problem.[verb + (that) + clause
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I agree that it's risky to drive in this weather, but it may only get worse.[verb + (that) + clause
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- synonyms:
- acknowledge, admit, concede, grant
- antonyms:
- deny
- similar words:
- accept
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| related words: |
accord, allow, buy, compromise, negotiate, stipulate |
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| derivation: |
agreeing (adj.) |
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