agreer
|a-gree-er|
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🇺🇸
/əˈɡriːər/
🇬🇧
/əˈɡriːə/
(agree)
consensus
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agreer' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'agreen,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'gree' meant 'to please or satisfy.'
Historical Evolution
'agreen' transformed into the modern English word 'agree,' and 'agreer' was formed by adding the suffix '-er' to denote a person who agrees.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to please or satisfy,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to concur or consent.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/03 08:51
