Definitions
- Referring to two or more people having the same opinion or belief. - Describing a situation where two parties come to a mutual understanding or decision. - Talking about being in harmony or accordance with something or someone.
- Referring to following rules, regulations, or laws. - Describing a situation where someone adheres to a request or demand. - Talking about conforming to a standard or expectation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve following a certain course of action.
- 2Both imply a level of agreement or conformity.
- 3Both can be used in formal or informal contexts.
- 4Both can be used in professional or personal situations.
- 5Both require some level of cooperation or compliance.
What is the difference?
- 1Subject: Agree involves agreeing with a person or an idea, while comply involves following a rule or regulation.
- 2Volition: Agree implies a willingness to accept or support something, while comply may not necessarily involve willingness.
- 3Scope: Agree can refer to a wide range of topics, while comply is usually limited to specific rules or regulations.
- 4Connotation: Agree has a positive connotation, while comply can have a negative connotation.
- 5Usage: Agree is often used in discussions or negotiations, while comply is often used in legal or regulatory contexts.
Remember this!
Agree and comply are synonyms that both imply a level of agreement or conformity. However, the difference between them lies in their subject, volition, scope, connotation, and usage. Agree involves agreeing with a person or an idea, while comply involves following a rule or regulation. Agree implies a willingness to accept or support something, while comply may not necessarily involve willingness. Agree can refer to a wide range of topics, while comply is usually limited to specific rules or regulations. Agree has a positive connotation, while comply can have a negative connotation. Finally, Agree is often used in discussions or negotiations, while comply is often used in legal or regulatory contexts.
