agree
agree
Pronunciation
IPA Phonetic Spelling for "agree"
IPA: /əˈɡriː/
Syllable Breakdown:
ə: Schwa (a reduced vowel sound)
ˈɡ: Voiceless velar stop
riː: Long vowel sound, as in "tree"
Word Form Variations
Verb:
Singular: agrees, agreed, agreeing
Plural: agree, agreed, agreeing
Noun:
Singular: agreement
Plural: agreements
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Verb
Definition: To have the same opinion or belief as someone else; to be in harmony or accord; to consent or approve.
Synonyms: concur, assent, approve, accept, conform
Antonyms: disagree, differ, oppose, object, refuse
Definition: To be compatible or consistent with something else.
Synonyms: match, fit, harmonize, correspond
Antonyms: disagree, conflict, clash, contradict
Noun
Definition: The state of being in agreement or harmony.
Synonyms: accord, harmony, concord, consensus
Antonyms: disagreement, discord, conflict, opposition
Definition: A formal decision or arrangement.
Synonyms: contract, treaty, pact, covenant
Antonyms: disagreement, dispute, argument, quarrel
Adjective
Definition: Having the same opinion or belief.
Synonyms: unanimous, in accord, harmonious
Antonyms: disagreeing, conflicting, opposed
Examples of Use
Books
"We agreed to meet at the library at two o'clock." (Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice)
"They agreed that it was the best thing to do." (J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone)
Newspapers
"The two countries agreed to a ceasefire." (The New York Times)
"The committee agreed on a budget for the next fiscal year." (The Washington Post)
Online Publications
"I agree with the author's point about climate change." (The Guardian)
"The users agreed that the new feature was a great improvement." (Reddit)
Entertainment Mediums and Platforms
"The band agreed to play a benefit concert." (Rolling Stone)
"The actors couldn't agree on the ending of the movie." (Variety)
"The viewers agreed that the show was the best of the season." (TV Guide)
General Public Discourse
"Do you agree with the president's decision?" (Conversation between friends)
"I agree that we need to do something about the environment." (Public speech)
"We can't agree on anything." (Family argument)
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Agree
"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." (Nelson Mandela)
"We must agree that the most beautiful things in the world are not things." (Albert Einstein)
"We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools." (Martin Luther King Jr.)
"The only way to make sense out of life is to focus on the positive." (Tony Robbins)
"Life is what happens while you're busy making other plans." (John Lennon)
"The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing." (Edmund Burke)
"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart." (Helen Keller)
"Happiness is not a destination, it's a journey." (Roy Disney)
"The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be." (Ralph Waldo Emerson)
"The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind." (William James)
Etymology
Agree is a very old word that has been around for a long time! It comes from an even older word called "agree," which meant "to be in harmony" or "to be of one mind." This older word is related to the Latin word "gratus," which means "pleasing" or "agreeable."
Over time, the word "agree" has changed a little bit in meaning, but it still basically means to be in agreement or to have the same opinion as someone else. The first known use of "agree" in English was in the 1300s.
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Agree
Common Phrases:
To agree to disagree: To acknowledge that one has different opinions from another and to accept those differences without further argument.
To be in agreement: To have the same opinion or belief.
To agree on something: To reach a decision or arrangement together.
To agree with someone: To have the same opinion as someone else.
To be of one mind: To be in complete agreement.
Lesser-Known Phrases:
To agree like two peas in a pod: To be in perfect agreement.
To agree to a truce: To stop fighting or arguing temporarily.
To agree to differ: To accept that one has different opinions from another and to move on.
Idioms with Synonyms:
To see eye to eye: To be in agreement.
To be on the same wavelength: To be in agreement or understanding.
To be in tune with someone: To be in agreement or harmony with someone.
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Source Information
Definition of agree from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
