Agree meaning

What does “agree” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“agree” is a verb with 7 meanings. Its most common meaning is: be in accord; be in agreement.

agree

verb

  1. be in accord; be in agreement

    “We agreed on the terms of the settlement”

    “I can't agree with you!”

    Oppositesdisagree
  2. consent or assent to a condition, or agree to do something

    “She agreed to all my conditions”

    “He agreed to leave her alone”

  3. be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

    “The two stories don't agree in many details”

    “The handwriting checks with the signature on the check”

    Oppositesdisagree
  4. go together

    “The colors don't harmonize”

    “Their ideas concorded”

  5. show grammatical agreement

    “Subjects and verbs must always agree in English”

  6. be agreeable or suitable

    “White wine doesn't agree with me”

  7. achieve harmony of opinion, feeling, or purpose

    “No two of my colleagues would agree on whom to elect chairman”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University