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(intransitive) To be in harmony about an opinion, statement, or action; to have a consistent idea between two or more people.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(intransitive) To be in harmony about an opinion, statement, or action; to have a consistent idea between two or more people.

All parties agree in the expediency of the law.
Origin: From , from , from favorably, from + pleasing, ultimately from. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
For parents

Agree means: To be in harmony about an opinion, statement, or action; to have a consistent idea between two or more people.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

agree means: To be in harmony about an opinion, statement, or action; to have a consistent idea between two or more people.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.

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  • “>> This song I agree. I think this song is”

  • “you ain't doing it right. I agree.”

  • “you ain't doing it right. I agree.”

  • “>> This song I agree. I think this song is”

  • “>> you can still agree with the message of”

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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

(intransitive, followed by "to") To give assent; to accede.

I mostly agree with what you said, but I consider your last point to be unfair.
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  • “Agree 💯 Reminds me of what Corbyn got but even more hysterical.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “I agree, but that does not mean it will happen. Ireland's skies and waters are protected by NATO, and Irish ports serve as resupply hubs for NATO ships. With a population of a bit more than 5 million, it is hard to imagine them doing much more if they joined NATO.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “They say total of £40M so I think the earn out must be £23.5M Releasing it now is odd I agree. I can only assume they are preempting a leak elsewhere.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “What's something you complain about that you secretly agree on?”

    — r/AskReddit· May 2026
  • “why does Gen Alpha get so much hate I genuinely do not understand it. I get it. They’re the second youngest generation but like not all of them like brain OK I don’t understand it says they’re Gen Alpha. They’re like oh so you’re a kid you’re an iPad kid no Gen Alpha is nearing Teenage years like most of Gen Alpha is gonna go into high school soon. It’s crazy. Do y’all agree?”

    — r/GenAlpha· Apr 2026
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#3·Apr 27, 2026UK

(transitive, UK, Irish) To yield assent to; to approve.

I couldn’t agree more with what you say, but my brother still doesn't quite agree.
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Agree means: To be in harmony about an opinion, statement, or action; to have a consistent idea between two or more people.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

Why is this section here?

Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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