AGREEING - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Verb

achieve harmony of opinion, feeling, or purpose

Example: No two of my colleagues would agree on whom to elect chairman

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Verb

be agreeable or suitable

Example: White wine doesn't agree with me

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Verb

be compatible, similar or consistent

Example: coincide in their characteristics; The two stories don't agree in many details; The handwriting checks with the signature on the check; The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Verb

go together

Example: The colors don't harmonize; Their ideas concorded

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Verb

show grammatical agreement

Example: Subjects and verbs must always agree in English

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Verb

consent or assent to a condition, or agree to do something

Example: She agreed to all my conditions; He agreed to leave her alone

Meaning 7

Part of speech: Verb

be in accord

Example: be in agreement; We agreed on the terms of the settlement; I can't agree with you!; I hold with those who say life is sacred; Both philosophers concord on this point

Synonyms

Consort, Fit in, Check, Tally, Agree

Antonyms

Disagree

🔗 Related Words

agree – A related word in the same word family.

ing – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Place names often preserve ancient languages long after the people who spoke them are gone.