Definition of agreenext
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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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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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of agree Whaley — who received his high school diploma while in the Navy — was quick to agree. Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026 The two sides agreed to a ceasefire on April 7, but Tehran continued to maintain a chokehold in the Strait of Hormuz, using it as leverage in negotiations and contributing to supply disruptions. Zac Anderson, USA Today, 14 June 2026 But the organizers agreed to squeeze the game in the following morning, and the show went on. Ryan Lenora Brown, NPR, 14 June 2026 The agency, per the report, neither agreed nor disagreed. Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for agree
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agree
Verb
  • The timing of Gottfried’s removal coincided with Sierra’s replacement of Bruce Rubenstein, an attorney, from the Internal Audit Commission.
    Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2026
  • This tense family reunion coincides with the arrival of the vicious creatures that hunt through sound.
    Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • Professional sports are better equipped to withstand a culture increasingly saturated by gambling because the rules are bargained, not improvised.
    Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
  • While bargaining with fantasy and forgiveness, the song lyrics shed light on the cost of having to ask, hope or wait for something that will never come.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • Janet admitted lying on her welfare application and avoided further questions using the Fifth Amendment, according to The New York Times.
    Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
  • The approach, Black Thought admits, is indeed intentional and aimed at cultivating an organic expansion of the festival's appeal.
    Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Verb
  • In a corresponding move, the team placed swing tackle Storm Norton on the physically unable to perform list, which ended his season.
    Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 15 June 2026
  • The wins corresponded with European triumphs; the loss with a European setback.
    Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Verb
  • The Personal Blender includes two Tritan Renew blending cups and the ultra-durable Rapid Extractor Blade to make delicious smoothies and more.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 June 2026
  • Rock & Roll Denim is a contemporary Western brand that blends traditional cowboy style with a modern aesthetic based in Fort Worth.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • Her mother reluctantly assented, so long as Carol went with her.
    Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
  • Switzerland voted to enshrine the availability of cash in its constitution, assenting to a push designed to guard against the demise of physical money.
    Bastian Benrath-Wright, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • His teammates and manager would concur.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 June 2026
  • The judge’s decision is an embarrassment to kangaroo courts, a fact that some Tech officials privately concur.
    Mac Engel June 12, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • Carina McCue testified that her husband had confessed to raping their oldest daughter, who was still a minor at the time of the fire.
    Dan Raby, CBS News, 15 June 2026
  • Presented with an opportunity to finally confess his feelings to Nikki, our man screws the metaphorical pooch.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2026

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“Agree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agree. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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