Agreeing

Pronunciation: /əˈɡriɪŋ/

Definitions of agreeing

verb to have the same opinion or belief as someone else

Example Sentences

A1 I like agreeing with my friends on what movie to watch.

A2 She enjoys agreeing with her classmates during group projects.

B1 Agreeing on a meeting time was difficult due to conflicting schedules.

B2 After much discussion, the committee members finally reached an agreeing decision.

C1 The negotiators spent hours agreeing on the terms of the contract.

C2 Despite their differences, the leaders were successful in agreeing on a peace treaty.

Examples of agreeing in a Sentence

formal After much deliberation, they finally reached a consensus, agreeing on the terms of the contract.

informal We were all on the same page, agreeing that the movie was a must-watch.

slang We were totally vibing and agreeing on all the best places to eat in town.

figurative Their hearts were in sync, agreeing without uttering a single word.

Grammatical Forms of agreeing

• past tense: agreed
• plural: agree
• comparative: more agreeing
• superlative: most agreeing
• present tense: agree
• future tense: will agree
• perfect tense: have agreed
• continuous tense: is agreeing
• singular: agrees
• positive degree: agree
• infinitive: to agree
• gerund: agreeing
• participle: agreed

Origin and Evolution of agreeing

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'agreeing' originated from the Old French word 'agreer' which means to please or satisfy.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'agreeing' has evolved to also include the concept of coming to a mutual understanding or consensus with others.