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单词 agreed
释义

agree

verb

ə-ˈgrē How to pronounce agree (audio)
agreed; agreeing

transitive verb

1
a
: to concur in (something, such as an opinion) : admit, concede
They agreed that he was right.
b
: to consent to as a course of action
She agreed to sell him the house.
2
chiefly British : to settle on by common consent : arrange
… I agreed rental terms with him … Eric Bennett

intransitive verb

1
: to accept or concede something (such as the views or wishes of another)
agree to a plan
2
a
: to achieve or be in harmony (as of opinion, feeling, or purpose)
We agree in our taste in music.
b
: to get along together
c
: to come to terms
agree on a fair division of profits
3
a
: to be similar : correspond
Both copies agree.
b
: to be consistent
The story agrees with the facts.
4
: to be fitting, pleasing, or healthful : suit
This climate agrees with him.
5
grammar : to have an inflectional form denoting identity or other regular correspondence in a grammatical category (such as gender, number, case, or person)

Synonyms

  • coincide
  • concur
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Example Sentences

We agreed about some things, but we disagreed about others. She says that a change is needed, and I agree completely. We can all agree on one thing: the current law needs to be changed. Some critics have called the movie a masterpiece, but not everyone agrees. The house is too big for one person, don't you agree? She asked if she could go with him, and he agreed that she could. The jurors were unable to agree a verdict. The means of ending the dispute were finally agreed. See More
Recent Examples on the Web For cyberinsurance to work at all moving forward, insurers will have to agree to carve out exceptions for only rare, unpredictable attacks that are closely connected to traditional warfare. WIRED, 1 Sep. 2022 In many cases, liberal internationalists could agree with these conclusions as well. Blaise Malley, The New Republic, 1 Sep. 2022 Amy Shambach, an aquaculture specialist with Purdue University as well as the Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, couldn’t agree more. Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Aug. 2022 Don't agree with Democrats about defunding the police... Thomas Phippen, Fox News, 21 Aug. 2022 Both countries would have to agree to hold a sum, say $1 billion, in local currencies in their respective accounts. David G.w. Birch, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 One doesn’t have to agree with all Freud’s claims to see value in his perspective, but many of his points are shared by others in history. Andrew Hartz, WSJ, 7 Aug. 2022 Regardless of how big or small your current circle is, most people will agree that there’s always space for more friends. Gyan Yankovich, SELF, 23 Aug. 2022 Additionally, the compromised ex-king would agree not to stay overnight at Zarzuela. Joshua Hammer, Town & Country, 21 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English agreen "to please, gratify, consent, concur," borrowed from Anglo-French agreer, from a-, verb-forming prefix (going back to Latin ad- ad-) + -greer, verbal derivative of gré "gratitude, satisfaction, liking, pleasure, assent," going back to Latin grātum, neuter of grātus "thankful, received with gratitude, welcome, pleasant" — more at grace entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Kids Definition

agree

verb

ə-ˈgrē How to pronounce agree (audio)
agreed; agreeing
1
: to give approval or permission
agree to a plan
2
: to have the same opinion
We don't agree about everything.
3
: admit sense 1
He finally agreed that I was right.
4
: to be alike
Their stories don't agree.
5
: to come to an understanding
They agreed on a price.
6
: to be fitting or healthful
The climate agrees with you.

Legal Definition

agree

verb

agreed; agreeing

transitive verb

: to share an opinion that
agreed the terms were fair

intransitive verb

1
: to share an opinion, understanding, or intent
unable to agree on a verdict New York Law Journal
2
: to indicate willingness or acceptance : give assent or approval

agreed

verb

past tense of agree
1
as in coincided
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • coincided
  • concurred
  • collaborated
  • acquiesced
  • cooperated
  • saw eye to eye
  • accepted
  • subscribed
  • affiliated
  • allied
  • united
  • acceded (to)
  • went (by)
  • consented (to)
  • assented (to)
  • associated
  • got on
  • got along
  • complied (with)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • disagreed
  • differed
  • objected
  • opposed
  • clashed
  • protested
  • resisted
  • countered
  • disputed
  • conflicted
  • collided
  • dissented
  • quarreled
  • split
  • quarrelled
  • diverged
  • fell out
  • separated
  • rivaled
  • bickered
  • dissociated
  • rivalled
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2
as in bargained
to come to an arrangement as to a course of action since we couldn't agree, we tossed a coin to decide the matter

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • bargained
  • covenanted
  • contracted
  • arranged
  • struck a bargain
  • came to terms
  • underwrote
  • settled
  • subscribed
  • came around
  • came round

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • disagreed
  • differed
  • argued
  • objected
  • cancelled
  • revoked
  • canceled
  • dissented
  • disputed
  • reneged
  • contested
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3
as in admitted
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly finally agreed that the paint job was sloppy and would have to be redone

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • admitted
  • confessed
  • acknowledged
  • conceded
  • announced
  • granted
  • allowed
  • confirmed
  • disclosed
  • recognized
  • revealed
  • told
  • accepted
  • said
  • affirmed
  • declared
  • came clean (about)
  • proclaimed
  • informed
  • warned
  • professed
  • talked
  • unloaded
  • communicated
  • published
  • owned (up to)
  • avowed
  • divulged
  • fessed (up)
  • unveiled
  • yielded
  • whispered
  • unburdened
  • disburdened
  • exposed
  • imparted
  • betrayed
  • spilled
  • broadcast
  • squealed
  • blabbed
  • breathed
  • leaked
  • tattled
  • gave away
  • ratted
  • broke
  • broadcasted
  • tipped (off)
  • spilt
  • wised (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • denied
  • disallowed
  • disputed
  • rejected
  • disavowed
  • contradicted
  • disclaimed
  • disowned
  • repudiated
  • refuted
  • rebutted
  • negated
  • covered (up)
  • concealed
  • negatived
  • hid
  • obscured
  • gainsaid
  • veiled
  • kidded (oneself)
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4
as in corresponded
to be in agreement on every point the robber's story didn't agree with the cop's report on the incident

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • corresponded
  • coincided
  • conformed
  • consisted
  • went
  • fitted
  • answered
  • checked
  • fit
  • rhymed
  • harmonized
  • sorted
  • dovetailed
  • accorded
  • jibed
  • tallied
  • aligned
  • cohered
  • comported
  • matched
  • squared
  • rimed
  • paralleled
  • equaled
  • fell in with
  • chorded
  • registered
  • equalled
  • lined up
  • alined

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • disputed
  • disagreed (with)
  • contradicted
  • differed (from)
  • nullified
  • clashed
  • negated
  • conflicted
  • gainsaid
  • jarred
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5
as in blended
to form a pleasing relationship this warm climate seems to agree with you

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • blended
  • corresponded
  • chimed
  • correlated
  • matched
  • coordinated
  • harmonized
  • conformed
  • met
  • chimed in
  • consorted
  • grooved
  • balanced
  • assorted
  • merged
  • dovetailed
  • bonded
  • blent
  • paralleled
  • fused
  • coalesced
  • hung together
  • tallied
  • conjoined
  • squared
  • cohered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • clashed
  • differed
  • countered
  • contradicted
  • contrasted
  • collided
  • conflicted
  • offset
  • diverged
  • canceled (out)
  • cancelled (out)
  • negated
  • counteracted
  • jarred
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6
as in assented
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • assented
  • consented
  • acquiesced
  • acceded
  • submitted
  • subscribed
  • adopted
  • succumbed
  • came round
  • stood
  • embraced
  • abided
  • tolerated
  • bowed
  • espoused
  • suffered
  • yielded
  • relented
  • endured
  • took
  • swallowed
  • abode
  • stomached
  • bore (with)
  • knuckled under

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • refused
  • rejected
  • dissented
  • rebuffed
  • denied
  • scorned
  • spurned
  • gainsaid
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