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- pronunciation:
gri
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| 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.The carpenter agreed to do the work for less money.- 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.I agree that it's risky to drive in this weather, but it may only get worse.- 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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