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to agree

to agree

255 1.0
Be the same as another thing or match it
  • verb
  • /əˈɡri/
translation icon : coincidir
  • Her explanation and the data from the experiment agree perfectly.
  • results agree
  • findings agree
  • agree with previous

and well, that doesn't agree at all with what I said.

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Examples

  • The two reports agree on the main findings, showing consistent results.

  • Our experiences agree in indicating that collaboration improves outcomes.

  • The market does not even agree with itself.

  • Is that the title we all agreed on?

  • I think we agree with each other on just about everything.

  • There is nothing in the universe that we can agree on.

  • The point is, I think we can agree it's dysfunctional.

  • It seems like the two things that we agree on pretty well.

  • If nothing else, I hope we can at least agree that physics has the coolest words.

  • Why do we have different copies that don't always agree with each other?

Synonyms

to accord
vsto agree
4.4

To be in agreement with someone or something

is a more general term for any consistent or well paired qualities
to fit
vsto agree
969 1.0

To match or go well with something

is about general harmony rather than meeting specific requirements
to match
vsto agree
841 1.0

To be the same color or style as something else

is broader, meaning general consistency rather than exact equality
to align with
vsto agree
82 4.4

To agree with and change to match something

describes a natural consistency rather than an active adjustment to match
to coincide
vsto agree
80 4.4

Happen at the same time as something else or be the same as it

stresses general consistency across things, not timing or coincidence
to correspond
vsto agree
68 3.8

Be similar to something in meaning, amount or place

focuses more on overall going well together than technical equivalence
to fit in
vsto agree
44 3.2

Match another thing and look good together

is broader, applying to pairs of things not only social or group fit
to square
vsto agree
44 5.0

Make facts or statements agree with each other

refers to the existing state of things simply being consistent without action
to go together
vsto agree
38 2.3

Fit well with each other, especially in color or style

covers broader consistency across statements or characteristics beyond appearance
to jibe
vsto agree
9 7.1

To agree with something or match it

is the general state of consistent or well paired characteristics
to tally
vsto agree
2 3.4

To match facts or statements

applies to things or statements generally, not only factual records
to harmonize
vsto agree
  • US
1 4.2

Fit together and look good

is neutral about pleasing quality, focusing on simple consistency

Antonyms

152 2.6

To be different from another person or thing in some way

23 1.6

Not match what another thing or person shows

Idioms

2 4.1

Accept that people have different opinions and stop arguing

Phrasal Verbs

4 2.5

To accept the conditions of a contract or service

How Consistent

to agree
255 1.0
to align
89 3.5
to contradict
174 3.7

Surface Forms

agree infinitive
agreeing present participle
agrees third person singular
agreed past
agreed past participle

Etymology

Agree originally meant 'to be pleasing together', from Latin gratus 'pleasing', so when two statements or things agree they 'fit' or go well with each other.