agreed
reached a mutual understandingAfter long negotiations, both parties agreed on the terms.
They reached a mutual understanding after discussing the terms.
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.
Often used in formal and informal contexts to indicate consensus.
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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').