Definitions and Examples of agree, concur
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To have the same opinion, belief, or idea as someone else; to come to a mutual understanding or consensus.
Example
After discussing the matter, they finally agreed on a solution that worked for both of them.
To express agreement or approval with someone else's opinion, idea, or action.
Example
I concur with your assessment of the situation and think we should proceed accordingly.
Key Differences: agree vs concur
- 1Agree implies a mutual understanding or consensus between two parties.
- 2Concur implies expressing agreement or approval with someone else's opinion, idea, or action.
Effective Usage of agree, concur
- 1Negotiations: Use haggle when negotiating prices or terms of a deal.
- 2Agreements: Use agree or concur when coming to a mutual understanding or consensus.
- 3Decision-making: Use concur when expressing agreement or approval with someone else's opinion, idea, or action.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Agree implies a mutual understanding or consensus, while concur implies expressing agreement or approval with someone else's opinion, idea, or action. Use these words in negotiations, agreements, and decision-making to convey positive or affirmative meanings.