agree

Definition

To be in harmony about an opinion, statement, or action; to have a consistent idea between two or more people.

Etymology

From Middle English agreen, from Old French agreer (“to accept or receive kindly”), from a gré (“favorably”), from Latin ad (“to”) + gratum (“pleasing”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *gʷerH- (“to welcome, greet, praise”).

Example Sentences

• "All parties agree in the expediency of the law."
• "I mostly agree with what you said, but I consider your last point to be unfair."
• "I couldn’t agree more with what you say, but my brother still doesn't quite agree."

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