Synonyms for

Agree

Verb / ʌˈgri: / Another word for agree — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to have the same opinion or belief as someone else; to say 'yes' to a suggestion or request

Synonyms & similar words

match hold harmonise fit fitin jibe consort check harmonize concur accord disagree gibe correspond tally concord concur assent accord comply consent endorse support approve confirm ratify acknowledge admit grant yield accept allow believe trust understand

Synonyms by register

Formal

assent concur accede endorse

Informal

go along with be on the same page see eye to eye okay it

Literary

accord harmonize

Antonyms

disagree differ oppose reject refuse dissent contest

Common collocations

  • agree to disagree
  • agree with someone
  • agree on a plan
  • agree to a proposal
  • agree to terms
  • mutually agree
  • strongly agree

Word family

noun agreement
verb agree
adjective agreeable
adverb agreeingly

Usage note

When agreeing with a person, use 'agree with'. When agreeing to a proposal or action, use 'agree to'.

Example sentences

  1. We all agree that pizza is delicious.
  2. I agree to help you with your homework.
  3. Let's agree to disagree on this topic.
  4. He agreed to go on the trip with us.
  5. The two friends always agree on which movie to watch.

Quotes

  • If two men on the same job agree all the time, then one is useless. - Darryl F. Zanuck
  • It is better to debate a question without settling it than to settle a question without debating it. - Joseph Joubert
  • The best way to solve problems and to fight against war is through dialogue. - Malala Yousafzai

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