DictionaryagreeShared opinion
verb

agree

uh-GREE/əˈɡriː/

To be or come into harmony with another position or requirement.

The colleagues agree that the shared plan is worth pursuing.

Two colleagues of different backgrounds shake hands after agreeing on a shared plan.
Etymology

The underlying image is “to one's liking.” Receiving something favorably developed into giving consent, and then into being in harmony with another person's opinions.

In context

Highland Radio Ireland69:18
I have to agree with the texture in your last hour I tell my kids the same thing every week as well get out of this country
Friday's Nine Til Noon Show

More examples

  • She agreed to help with the neighborhood cleanup.
  • The two accounts agree on every important detail.
  • That rich food does not agree with me.

Forms

agree · agrees · agreed · agreeing

agreement noun — Shared understanding, accepted terms, or matching features.

Similar words

concur
Usually means sharing an opinion or reaching the same conclusion.
consent
Specifically means giving permission or accepting a proposal.