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agreed

v. · adj. · interj.
US //əˈɡɹid// UK //ɐɡɹˈiːd// agreed
  1. 1 shared an opinion (v.)
    A2 Elementary

    to have had the same opinion as someone else in the past.

    the past tense of 'agree', indicating a state of shared opinion or consensus reached previously.

    Example

    We all agreed that the movie was much too long.

    Example

    The board members agreed that the proposed expansion was financially risky given the current market volatility.
    Pitfall
    We were agreed with the plan.
    We agreed with the plan.

    In modern English, 'agreed' is usually a verb. Do not use 'be' before it unless you are using the formal adjective form 'it is agreed'.

  2. 2 said yes to a request (v.)
    A2 Elementary

    to have said you would do something that someone asked.

    the past tense of 'agree', indicating a commitment to a course of action or a request.

    Example

    She agreed to help me with my homework after dinner.

    Example

    The witness agreed to testify only after the prosecution guaranteed her anonymity throughout the trial.
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  1. 3 settled or decided (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Formal

    describes something that everyone has accepted or decided on.

    settled by common consent or mutual understanding; often used in formal or legal contexts.

    Example

    We need to stick to the agreed price for the car.

    Example

    The agreed terms of the merger were released to the press early Monday morning to prevent further speculation.
  2. 4 I accept (interj.)
    B1 Intermediate

    a word you say to show you accept a suggestion or a deal.

    used to express formal or emphatic acceptance of a proposal or a statement.

    Example

    "Let's meet at seven o'clock." "Agreed."

    Example

    "If you handle the logistics, I will provide the funding." "Agreed; let's draft the contract immediately."

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