gree
- noun
- /ɡriː/
- Archaic
- In the old tales, a gree was often sealed with a handshake.
Examples
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The two families finally came to a gree after years of dispute.
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After long discussion they reached a gree and ended the quarrel.
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They reached a gree.
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The two leaders reached a gree on the terms of the treaty.
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After long discussion, they reached a gree that brought peace to the community.
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In ancient times, a formal gree was celebrated with a feast to honor the accord.
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The elders emphasized that a gree should always be honored, ensuring lasting relationships.
Synonyms
A situation in which people have the same opinion or give their approval
Permission for something to happen, often given in writing
An official written agreement between countries
A formal written agreement between groups such as countries and companies to promise to do something or stop doing something
A formal agreement that allows a plan or law to go ahead
Agreeing to a request or demand, often reluctantly
Formal agreements between people or states
Antonyms
How United
Surface Forms
Etymology
Gree comes from an old French word that meant 'favor' or 'pleasure' and is closely like the English agree. So a gree is a shared 'yes' or 'favor' that ends a quarrel, which is why it means 'agreement'.