agreement
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- noun
- /əˈɡrimənt/
- You know, I believe there's always an area of agreement... ...that two people can reach.
- reach agreement
- achieve agreement
- a general agreement
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Watch on YouTubeWas by no means solely one of agreement and harmony.
- Was by no means solely one of agreement and harmony.
- When we create agreements, we have less arguments.
- So an example of a really bad way of coming to agreement is compromise.
- And we will reach, we will reach a point of agreement and we will.
- I said you're all in agreement, you agree on everything you want.
- It means unity of agreement with him.
- Basically a social agreement and habit.
- I mean, for one thing, because I cannot withdraw my agreement.
- I'm incredibly hopeful that they can come to an agreement.
- Like a majority of people came to the agreement that he sings good with auto tune.
Examples
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Secretary Stimson, if I may, not all scientists on the project are in agreement.
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At least we're in agreement about that.
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The board's in agreement, the bank's lost enough already.
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When we create agreements, we have less arguments.
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Our societies rest on mutual agreement, on contract, and on consensus.
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We've reached an agreement, then.
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I am in total agreement without equivocation that security measures have got to remain tough.
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We are polar opposites with money, but we found agreement, we found common ground.
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We're in agreement then.
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The team reached agreement on the new project timeline after a lengthy discussion.
Synonyms
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3.2
Permission for something to happen, often given in writing
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4.1
Agreement among a group of people about an idea or decision
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2.5
Agreement and peaceful working together between people or ideas
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3.2
Shared ideas or interests that help people agree and work together
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4.0
A situation in which people or groups agree with each other
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6.8
A formal agreement that allows a plan or law to go ahead
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4.2
Complete agreement and understanding between people that lets them work together
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7.2
Agreement in opinion or plan among people
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6.7
Agreement and peace among people or groups
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7.7
Agreement and harmony between people or things
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A clear agreement with an idea, policy, or group
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A general agreement among a group of people, for example at a meeting
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9.5
A situation where everyone agrees
A situation in which several people or groups share the same opinion
An agreement between people or groups reached after discussion
Antonyms
Idioms
Compounds
- Formal
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6.1
A legal contract made before marriage that says who keeps property if they divorce
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3.5
A written deal between an employer and employees, usually through a union, that sets pay and work conditions
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An agreement from 1994 that made trade easier between the United States, Canada, and Mexico
- Formal
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A contract that lets someone use another person's invention, brand, or creative work
- Formal
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3.2
A written contract between workers and the company about pay and working rules
- Formal
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3.6
A written contract that explains the details and rules for buying a house or other goods
- Formal
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3.0
A signed paper that shows the employer's and employee's pay, duties and job rules
An international agreement from 1947 to reduce taxes on imports and other trade barriers
- Formal
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2.8
A written contract where a seller transfers ownership of a house or car to a buyer for an agreed price
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5.6
An agreement people make by trust that is not written or legally binding
- Formal
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4.6
A written promise between two or more companies to join and work as one company
- Formal
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5.5
A written agreement about money or benefits given when an employee leaves a job
- Specialized
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5.7
A deal where a maker tells stores not to sell a branded product below a fixed price
- Formal
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5.2
A written deal that lets one company sell another company's products to stores
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8.4
A legal contract a couple makes before marriage saying who owns what if they separate
- Formal
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5.8
A contract that explains the terms for one company to buy another company
- Archaic
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8.8
A written contract between a ship's captain and crew about their work and pay
- Specialized
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5.3
A rule that makes verbs and adjectives match a noun's singular or plural
- Specialized
Matching words like I, you, or he with the correct verb form in a sentence
How Much Agreement
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Morphology
Etymology
Agreement comes from the verb agree, which originally meant 'to be pleased' or 'to have the same feeling'. So an agreement is when people are in harmony and share the same opinion.