disagree
|dis/a/gree|
B1
/ˌdɪsəˈɡriː/
differ in opinion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disagree' originates from the Latin prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart' and the Old French word 'agreer' meaning 'to be pleasing'.
Historical Evolution
'agreer' transformed into the Middle English word 'disagreen', and eventually became the modern English word 'disagree'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to not be pleasing', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to have a different opinion'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
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