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to gree

to gree

9.9
To agree with someone about what to do
  • verb
  • /ɡriː/
  • Archaic
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  • After much discussion, the leaders did gree on the terms of peace.

Examples

  • They gree on the terms of the contract.

  • The two clans finally gree to share the grazing land for the season.

  • It was rare for the rival families to gree on anything in those days.

  • I gree with your proposal.

  • After much discussion, they finally gree on the terms of the contract.

  • The two allies sought to gree over their shared goals to ensure peace.

  • In olden times, people would often gree before embarking on a joint venture.

Synonyms

to agree
vsto gree
1.0

Have the same opinion or say yes

is an older, archaic way to give consent
35 3.0

Decide together after talking about the terms

refers to consenting or coming to terms without stressing mutual negotiation
to acquiesce
vsto gree
  • Formal
20 8.4

To accept something you do not want without complaining

expresses willing consent or coming to terms but in older usage
to agree to the terms
vsto gree
  • Formal
4 2.5

To accept the conditions of a contract or service

is a general, older consent term not limited to contracts
to assent
vsto gree
  • Formal
4 6.6

To agree to a plan or idea, often formally

is an older, general consent term rather than a modern formal approval

Antonyms

1.0

Have a different opinion from someone

716 1.7

To say no to a request or offer

How Agreeing

to concur
47 6.4
to gree
  • Archaic
9.9
to accept
793 1.0
to disagree
1.0
to refuse
716 1.7

Surface Forms

gree infinitive
gree past
gree past participle
greeing present participle
grees third person singular

Etymology

Gree as a verb comes from the same old word for 'favor' and is similar to the modern verb agree. So to gree is simply to give your 'consent' or 'yes', which is why it means to agree.