concur
/kənˈkɜːr/verb★Intermediate— to agree or have the same opinion
formalinformal
to agree or have the same opinion as someone else
The jury concurred with the judge's ruling.
The jury agreed with the judge's decision.
I concur with your assessment of the situation.
I agree with your evaluation of the situation.
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Often used in formal or professional contexts to express agreement.
💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'concur' in formal contexts; in casual speech, 'agree' is more common.
⚡Gold Rule
Precision
Use 'concur' when you want to emphasize agreement in a formal or professional setting.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'concurrere' meaning 'to run together,' from 'con-' (together) + 'currere' (to run).
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in formal or professional settings, such as business, law, or academic discussions.
Word Breakdown
con-
together
prefix-cur
to run
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