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agreer

|a-gree-er|

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/əˈɡriːər/

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/əˈɡriːə/

(agree)

consensus

Base FormPresent3rd Person Sing.3rd Person Sing.PastPastPast ParticiplePast ParticiplePresent ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjective
agreepre-agreeagreespre-agreesagreedpre-agreedagreedpre-agreedagreeingpre-agreeingagreementagreeragreed-uponmutually-agreedagreeable
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

Noun 1

a person who agrees or concurs.

The agreer nodded in approval during the meeting.

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Last updated: 2025/06/03 08:51