Agree Definition

agree
verb
  1. be in accord; be in agreement; "We agreed on the terms of the settlement"; "I can't agree with you!"; "I hold with those who say life is sacred"; "Both philosophers concord on this point"
  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"; "The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun"
  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"

"Agree" in song lyrics

See how agree is used in real songs:

  • "A lot of people think you hot but I do not agree"
    1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) f/ Cassidy, Xzibit — Goin Back
  • "But it's better than risking life and limb to me, don't you agree?"
    Aesop Rock f/ Slug — I'll Be OK
  • "He got a second wife and you didn't agree"
    Akon — Sorry, Blame it on Me

Usage tips for "agree"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "agree" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for agree to find words that pair well.

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