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gree

gree

9.9
An agreement between people to end a quarrel
  • noun
  • /ɡriː/
  • Archaic
translation icon : acuerdo
  • In the old tales, a gree was often sealed with a handshake.

Examples

  • The two families finally came to a gree after years of dispute.

  • After long discussion they reached a gree and ended the quarrel.

  • They reached a gree.

  • The two leaders reached a gree on the terms of the treaty.

  • After long discussion, they reached a gree that brought peace to the community.

  • In ancient times, a formal gree was celebrated with a feast to honor the accord.

  • The elders emphasized that a gree should always be honored, ensuring lasting relationships.

Synonyms

agreement
vsgree
361 1.0

A situation in which people have the same opinion or give their approval

is an older or literary term for that shared approval
consent
vsgree
  • Formal
344 3.2

Permission for something to happen, often given in writing

is an archaic label for mutual approval rather than specific permission
accord
vsgree
  • Formal
64 6.0

An official written agreement between countries

is a more archaic label used for agreement in older texts
covenant
vsgree
  • Formal
44 7.2

A formal written agreement between groups such as countries and companies to promise to do something or stop doing something

is a general old term not limited to formal written promises
assent
vsgree
  • Formal
12 6.8

A formal agreement that allows a plan or law to go ahead

is an older word that names mutual approval more broadly not just acceptance
accession
vsgree
  • Formal
1 8.4

Agreeing to a request or demand, often reluctantly

is an archaic general term for mutual approval without reluctant nuance
pacta
vsgree
  • Formal
9.9

Formal agreements between people or states

is an old general word for mutual consent rather than legal papers

Antonyms

268 1.6

A situation when people do not have the same opinion

How United

unanimity
13 6.7
consensus
309 4.1
gree
  • Archaic
9.9
disagreement
268 1.6

Surface Forms

gree singular
grees plural

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'.