AGREE Synonyms: 196 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

agree

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Definition of agree next

as in to coincide

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

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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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as in to admit

to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly finally agreed that the paint job was sloppy and would have to be redone

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as in to correspond

to be in agreement on every point the robber's story didn't agree with the cop's report on the incident

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as in to blend

to form a pleasing relationship this warm climate seems to agree with you

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as in to assent

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

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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

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Recent Examples of agree TikTok settles federal charges of violating U.S. child-privacy laws and agrees to pay a $5.7 million fine. —

David Hamilton, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025 In 2011, Israel agreed to release over 1,000 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the return of Gilad Shalit, an Israeli soldier who had been kidnapped by Hamas more than five years earlier. —

The Editors, National Review, 17 Jan. 2025 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a truce has been agreed upon with Hamas to release the hostages held in Gaza, though discussions with his cabinet are still underway. —

Alexandra Banner, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025 Following blowback from county leaders, Miami Beach officials agreed to direct $10 million to the county for homeless services and provide additional funding in future years. —

Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for agree

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In an attempt to rewrite history, Dawn Richard has now manufactured a series of false claims all in the hopes of trying to get a pay day — conveniently timed to coincide with her album release and press tour.

— Rachel McRady, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Israeli officials claim most of the 26 remaining hostages are alive, which coincides with the list Hamas provided.

— Greg Wehner, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025