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Synonyms & Similar Words
accord
accordance
harmony
concord
consensus
contract
pact
treaty
understanding
arrangement
deal
settlement
compromise
negotiation
mediation
reconciliation
unanimity
mutualness
cooperation
conciliation
rapprochement
entente
alliance
coalition
partnership
concurrence
assent
approval
acceptance
ratification
validation
confirmation
sanction
endorsement
Meaning of Agreement
The state of being in harmony or concord
Definitions
- A formal agreement between two or more parties, especially a business or political agreement
- * The state of being in harmony or concord
- * Grammar: the relationship between words or phrases that affect each other's form, especially in terms of number, case, or gender
Etymology of Agreement
The word "agreement" originates from the Old French word "agreement", which is derived from "agreer", meaning "to please" or "to agree", and the suffix "-ment", which forms a noun indicating a result or process
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe a state of harmony or concord between parties
Example Uses
- The company reached an agreement with the union to increase wages
- * The two countries signed an agreement to reduce trade barriers
- * The grammatical agreement between the subject and verb is essential in sentence construction
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
disagreement
discord
conflict
dispute
argument
contention
opposition
resistance
refusal
rejection
denial
contradiction
contrast
divergence
discrepancy
inconsistency
incongruity
incompatibility
hostility
antagonism
antipathy