concur

verb

con·​cur kən-ˈkər 

kän-

concurred; concurring

intransitive verb

1

a

: to express agreement

concur with an opinion

b

: approve

concur in a statement

2

: to act together to a common end or single effect

3

: to happen together : coincide

4

obsolete : to come together : meet

Synonyms

• agree
• coincide

Choose the Right Synonym for concur

agree, concur, coincide 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

concur often implies approval of someone else's statement or decision.

if my wife concurs, it's a deal

coincide, used more often of opinions, judgments, wishes, or interests than of people, implies total agreement.

their wishes coincide exactly with my desire

Examples of concur in a Sentence

In Washington, Robert B. Zoellick, president of the World Bank, concurs that only a multinational solution can really work. —Peter Gumbel, Time, 20 Oct. 2008

"I'm fine for money, Dmitri," he responded casually. "My needs are very simple." "Yes," the Soviet concurred, a tinge of mystery in his voice, "you seem to lack for nothing … " —Erich Segal, The Class, (1985) 1986

For New York, to Mrs. Archer's mind, never changed without changing for the worse; and in this view Miss Sophy Jackson heartily concurred. —Edith Wharton, The Age of Innocence, 1920

We concur that more money should be spent on education.

“I think more time is needed.” “I concur.”

Recent Examples on the Web

Suleiman, the Atlantic County Democratic chairman, also concurred having a national nominee visit the state could boost downballot races but noted that New Jersey has not elected a Republican in a federal race in decades. —Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Feb. 2025

Friedman said if such a case were to arrive at the Court, the argument for overturning Obergefell would likely track with what Thomas outlined in a concurring opinion in the ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, the case that overturned Roe. —Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025

Experts concur that Brunello is the ultimate expression of Sangiovese. —Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2025

Reality check: Gender-affirming care is supported by major medical organizations including the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Psychiatric Association, which concur that gender-affirming care is lifesaving medical care. —Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 31 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English concurren "to operate in concert, agree," borrowed from Latin concurrere "to assemble in haste, resort to in large numbers, collide, exist simultaneously, be in agreement," from con- con- + currere "to run, flow" — more at current entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

concur

verb

con·​cur kən-ˈkər 

kän-

concurred; concurring

1

: to act together : combine

several events concurred to mark the occasion as special

2

: to be in agreement : accord

concur with an opinion

3

: to happen together : coincide

Legal Definition

concur

intransitive verb

con·​cur kən-ˈkər 

concurred; concurring

1

: to happen at the same time

2

: to express agreement

he shall have power…to make treaties, provided two-thirds of the Senators present concur

—U.S. Constitution art. II

specifically : to join in an appellate decision compare dissent

Note: A judge or justice may concur with the decision of the court but not agree with the reasons set forth in the opinion. Often a separate opinion is written in such a case.