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
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3.2
Permission for something to happen, often given in writing
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1.0
A situation in which people have the same opinion or give their approval
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6.0
An official written agreement between countries
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7.2
A formal written agreement between groups such as countries and companies to promise to do something or stop doing something
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6.8
A formal agreement that allows a plan or law to go ahead
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9.9
Formal agreements between people or states
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8.4
Agreeing to a request or demand, often reluctantly
Antonyms
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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'.