agree

verb (SAY YES)

/əˈɡriː/

Definition

B1 [I or T] UK to decide something together: We finally agreed a deal. They agreed not to tell anyone about what had happened. We couldn't agree on what to buy. They agreed not to tell anyone about what had happened.Accepting and agreeingAccepting and agreeing reluctantlyApproving and approval B2 [I or T] to accept a suggestion or idea: I suggested that we should meet, and they agreed (= said yes). [+ to infinitive] The bank has agreed (= is willing) to lend me £5,000.Accepting and agreeingAccepting and agreeing reluctantlyApproving and approval

(Definition of agree verb (SAY YES) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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