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Meaning of agrees
The primary meaning of the word "agrees" is to have or express the same opinion as someone or something.
Etymology of agrees
The word "agrees" originates from the Old French word "agreer", which is derived from "a gré", meaning "to one's liking" or "to please".
This Old French term is a combination of "a" (to) and "gré" (pleasure), which is related to the Latin word "gratus", meaning "pleasing" or "welcome".
The word "agrees" has been used in the English language since the 15th century to express concurrence or consent.
Synonyms
concurs
acquiesces
consents
assents
complies
concedes
surrenders
yields
accepts
endorses
approves
ratifies
confirms
validates
supports
backs
sanctions
authorizes
permits
allows
tolerates
acknowledges
recognizes
admits
concedes
subscribes
aligns
harmonizes
corresponds
coincides
matches
fits
suits
accommodates
adapts
adjusts
reconciles
settles
compromises
cooperates
collaborates
unites
agrees to
goes along with
gives in to
comes to an agreement
sees eye to eye
meets halfway
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "agrees" as having the same opinion or view as someone or something, or being in harmony or accordance with something.
- It can also mean to accept or consent to something, or to make a decision or come to a mutual understanding with someone.
Usage Examples
- The two parties agree on the terms of the contract.
- She agrees to meet him at the park at 5 o'clock.
- They agree that the new policy is a step in the right direction.
- The data agrees with the theoretical model.
- The company agrees to provide a refund if the customer is not satisfied.
Antonyms
disagrees
contradicts
opposes
rejects
denies
refuses
objects
protests
resists
defies
disputes
argues
debates
clashes
conflicts
differs
diverges
deviates
departs
separates
splits
divides
contrasts
mismatches
mismatches
repudiates
renounces
abjures
abnegates
negates
nullifies
voids
cancels
revokes
retracts
recants
disagrees with
goes against
dissents
demurs
baulks