agrees

[əˈɡriz]

agrees Definition

• 1. to have the same opinion or belief as someone else
• 2. to say that you will do something that someone has asked you to do
• 3. to be suitable or appropriate for something

Using agrees: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "agrees" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I agree with you on that point.

• Example

  She agreed to help me with my project.

• Example

  This dress agrees with your complexion.

• Example

  The new schedule agrees with my work hours.

agrees Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for agrees

• accords
• consents
• accepts
• admits
• concurs

Antonyms for agrees

• contradicts
• disagrees
• opposes

Phrases with agrees

• agree to disagree

  to accept that people have different opinions and stop arguing about it

  Example

  We don't see eye to eye on this issue, so let's just agree to disagree.

• agree with someone

  to have the same opinion or belief as someone else

  Example

  I agree with you that we should take a break.

• agree on something

  to come to a mutual decision or understanding about something

  Example

  We finally agreed on a date for the meeting.

Origins of agrees

from Old French 'agreer', meaning 'to receive with favour'

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Summary: agrees in Brief

'Agrees' [əˈɡriz] is a verb that can mean to share an opinion or belief with someone else, to accept a request or proposal, or to be suitable or appropriate for something. Examples include 'I agree with you on that point,' 'She agreed to help me with my project,' and 'This dress agrees with your complexion.' Phrases like 'agree to disagree' and 'agree on something' are also common. Synonyms include 'concurs,' 'accords,' and 'consents.'