agreeing

a-gree-ing · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Having the same opinion; being in harmony about something.

  2. 2.

    Giving consent or approval.

  3. 3.

    Being consistent or compatible.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    agreeing to disagree — Accepting that different opinions will remain.
  • •
    without agreeing — While not accepting or endorsing.

Related words

Antonyms: disagreeing, objecting, refusing
See also: agree, agreed, agreement
Synonyms: accepting, concurring, consenting

Etymology

Present participle of agree, from Old French agreer ("to receive with favor"), from a gré ("favorably"), from Latin ad ("to") + gratum, neuter of gratus ("pleasing").