agree

verb

ə-ˈgrē How to pronounce agree (audio)
Definition of agreenext
1
as in to coincide
to have or come to the same opinion or point of view My husband and I agree on just about every aspect of child-rearing

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2
as in to bargain
to come to an arrangement as to a course of action since we couldn't agree, we tossed a coin to decide the matter

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3
as in to admit
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly finally agreed that the paint job was sloppy and would have to be redone

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4
as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point the robber's story didn't agree with the cop's report on the incident

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5
as in to blend
to form a pleasing relationship this warm climate seems to agree with you

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6
as in to assent
to give or express one's approval (as to a proposal) we'll have to get the author to agree to the revisions before the article can be published

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How does the verb agree contrast with its synonyms?

The words coincide and concur are common synonyms of agree. While all three words mean "to come into or be in harmony regarding a matter of opinion," agree implies complete accord usually attained by discussion and adjustment of differences.

on some points we all can agree

When would coincide be a good substitute for agree?

The words coincide and agree can be used in similar contexts, but coincide, used more often of opinions, judgments, wishes, or interests than of people, implies total agreement.

their wishes coincide exactly with my desire

When might concur be a better fit than agree?

Although the words concur and agree have much in common, concur often implies approval of someone else's statement or decision.

if my wife concurs, it's a deal

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of agree Mayor Andre Dickens has reduced his asking price for the sale of the Atlanta City Detention Center, but only if Fulton County pitches in $200 million for a new hospital on the Southside and agrees to several other stipulations. — Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 2 Sep. 2026 More news Rams owner Stan Kroenke agrees to buy the Angels, ending Arte Moreno’s troubled tenure. — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 Indeed, Marc Asseily, co-founder of Arpenteur, told FN in an interview that Veja was hesitant to agree to the idea at first. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026 However, that portion remains dependent on future orders and the companies agreeing on commercial terms. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for agree
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agree
  1. coincide
  2. bargain
  3. admit
  4. correspond
  5. blend
  6. assent
  7. concur
  8. confess
Verb
  • In addition to speech, our management of a localized fire for food, safety, and comfort is another uniquely human behavior, one that seems to have coincided with the development of complex spoken language.
    — Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Trout has spent his entire 16-year career with the Angels, a period that has coincided with one of the worst stretches in franchise history.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of coincide
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  • However, the two parties met to bargain the four-day mandate in late April — more than two months before the mandate started.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The Teamsters have been enthusiastically endorsing the bill specifically because, while 40-something employers would be difficult to collectively bargain against, DSP workers would be much easier to organize once within Amazon.
    — Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of bargain
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  • Lewis admitted that the experience has impacted not only her independence but her confidence as well.
    — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Pregnant women are admitted for anemia, vaginal infections, or low weight.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of admit
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  • In a corresponding move, the Jets released kicker Jason Sanders and offensive lineman Kohl Levao.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Both cohorts showed evidence of a dose-dependent association, in which higher blood xylitol concentrations corresponded to higher rates of cardiovascular events.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of correspond
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  • Nike’s athletes’ kits this season were inspired by basketball, presenting a unique sartorial challenge blending the two distinct on-court sports.
    — Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Was Zeuxis’s imitation in this instance a case of gathering (breaking up the models, then collecting and aggregating pieces) or a case of transformation (merging and blending some parts or traits into a smooth and seamless new whole)?
    — Mario Carpo, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of blend
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  • False endorsement and misappropriation, FanDuel could insist, are inapplicable to a personalized video setting where the video’s talent voluntarily assents in exchange for compensation.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 July 2026
  • Their mothers assented because anything the cousins did together could be considered family time.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 June 2026
Definition of assent
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  • Sky denies that Northrop ever concurred with Kavanagh’s concerns.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Hernandez concurred in her order that The Club is in violation of city laws.
    — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of concur
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  • Robinson allegedly confessed to multiple people, including his roommate and lover, Lance Twiggs, according to court documents.
    — Michael Ruiz , Jesse Watson, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • This included expert witnesses who said the child’s death was an accidental drowning brought on by a seizure and a jailhouse informant who recanted his trial testimony that Duncan had confessed to the crime.
    — Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 31 Aug. 2026
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“Agree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agree. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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