agreed
/əˈɡriːd/verb★Beginner
formalinformal
to reach a mutual understanding or acceptance
They agreed to meet at 3 PM.
They reached an understanding to meet at 3 PM.
The committee agreed on the new policy.
The committee reached a mutual acceptance of the new policy.
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Often used in formal and informal contexts to indicate consensus.
Collocations
agreed toreached an understanding toagreed onreached a mutual acceptance of
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
come to an agreementphrase
reach a mutual understanding
reach a consensusphrase
agree collectively
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'agreed' to describe mutual acceptance or understanding in both formal and informal contexts.
⚡Gold Rule
Verb Form
'Agreed' is the past tense and past participle of 'agree'.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'agreed', past participle of 'agree', from Old French 'agreer', from 'a-' (to) + 'greer' (to please).
📝Usage Notes
Can be used as a verb in past tense or as an adjective (e.g., 'agreed terms').
Word Breakdown
agree
to reach a mutual understanding
root-ed
past tense or past participle
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