# agreed

/əˈɡɹid/ (US) · /ɐɡɹˈiːd/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/agreed
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 1. shared an opinion

verb · CEFR A2

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

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

- We all agreed that the movie was much too long.
- The board members agreed that the proposed expansion was financially risky given the current market volatility.

### 2. said yes to a request

verb · CEFR A2

to have said you would do something that someone asked.

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

- She agreed to help me with my homework after dinner.
- The witness agreed to testify only after the prosecution guaranteed her anonymity throughout the trial.

### 3. settled or decided

adjective · CEFR B2 · Formal

describes something that everyone has accepted or decided on.

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

- We need to stick to the agreed price for the car.
- The agreed terms of the merger were released to the press early Monday morning to prevent further speculation.

### 4. I accept

interjection · CEFR B1

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

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

- "Let's meet at seven o'clock." "Agreed."
- "If you handle the logistics, I will provide the funding." "Agreed; let's draft the contract immediately."

## Examples

- We agreed on the best place to eat dinner.
- After discussing the budget for several hours, the committee finally agreed to increase the marketing spend.
- While the scientists agreed that the data was accurate, they disagreed on how to interpret the long-term implications for the local ecosystem.

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