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

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Recent Examples of agree Boone finished his ninth season as manager and has one season left on a two-year contract extension agreed to in February 2025. — Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 Corlette said to make sure any arrangement is formally agreed upon in advance so the account isn't unexpectedly turned over to collections. — Stephanie O'Neill, NPR, 21 Oct. 2026 Trump has been shifting away from Kyiv in recent weeks, criticizing Zelenskyy, waiving sanctions on Russia and agreeing to a diesel deal with the Kremlin. — David Hickey, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2026 Earlier this month, the Group of Seven wealthy democracies agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and fuel products, beginning with substantial quantities of diesel after the fuel’s price hit a record high in the United States. — Samuel Petrequin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 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
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  • This is Congo’s 17th Ebola outbreak and has spread to eight provinces, coinciding with an escalation of decades-long conflict in the east between government forces and rebels.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Its release will coincide with the launch of a new SiriusXM station dedicated to the band.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of coincide
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  • Members overwhelmingly voted to authorize the strike earlier this month, accusing the state of failing to bargain in good faith after their contract expired in June.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Something like this wouldn’t happen in the major pro leagues, since eligibility rules are collectively bargained between leagues and unions and are thus exempt from antitrust scrutiny.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of bargain
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  • The government has admitted its California list may not be entirely accurate.
    — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The prosecutors have not disclosed whether the suspect has admitted or denied the charges, according to NHK.
    — Yumi Asada, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of admit
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  • The Rebbe corresponded with Bush, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Basis trades are an arbitrage bet in which hedge funds are positioned long in cash Treasurys while shorting their corresponding futures contracts, with the aim of profiting from the price gap.
    — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of correspond
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  • Connie Britton and Sam Nivola lead the series created by Nick Paley that blends mystery, dark comedy and the awkwardness of adolescence.
    — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • In her first collaboration with a Brazilian artist, Goebel blended the DCC’s crisp formations with funk, samba, hip-hop, twerking, and the voguing of Brazil’s ballroom scene.
    — Raymond Braun, Vogue, 20 Oct. 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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  • Lin was subsequently disappeared from the film, all sources concurred, and Belgrad stepped in as the primary Netflix exec overseeing the project (until, of course, he was laid off last week).
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026
  • But Lugo concurred with Teymouri’s argument that the family’s extreme wealth and potential risk of flight required her to set a high bail.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of concur
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  • After detectives confronted her with information from Hanfield, Arstil confessed that the two women were at the apartment complex that night looking to rob someone.
    — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Disarmed by his stepson’s surprise appearance, Morgan confesses to being the cheater.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
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“Agree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agree. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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