agreement

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Entry Word: agreement

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 the act or fact of being of one opinion about something <I only had the energy to nod in agreement when Cheryl said weʼd never worked so hard in all our lives>

Synonyms accord, concurrence, consensus, unanimity, unison

Related Words accession, assent, consent; acceptance, acquiescence, compliance, concession, conformity; approbation, approval, favor; alliance, collaboration, collusion, complicity, conspiracy; concord, consonance, harmony, oneness, solidarity, understanding, union; empathy, rapport, sympathy

Near Antonyms conflict, discord, dissension; opposition, resistance; disapprobation, disapproval, disfavor

Antonyms disagreement, dissent

2 an arrangement about action to be taken <we finally reached an agreement regarding a fair division of the housework>

Synonyms accord, bargain, compact, contract, convention, covenant, deal, pact, settlement, understanding

Related Words charter, treaty; pledge, promise; alliance, association, league, partnership; acceptance, approval, assent, concurrence, consent, OK (or okay)

3 a state of consistency <the amount in column A needs to be in agreement with the total receipts minus expenses> — see conformity 1

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