Agreement and Disagreement - Agreement

Here you will learn some English words related to agreement such as "align", "accord", and "bargain".

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Agreement and Disagreement

to agree to something such as a request, proposal, demand, etc.

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to say yes to what is asked of you or offered to you

Ex: I accepted the task , despite knowing it would be difficult .
acceptable [adjective]

agreed on by most people in a society

Ex: Respecting personal space is considered acceptable behavior in many cultures .
acceptably [adverb]

in a way that reaches a minimum or tolerable level

Ex: The Wi-Fi speed was acceptably fast for basic browsing .

the act of agreeing with a belief, idea, statement, etc.

Ex: The community 's acceptance of diversity and inclusion initiatives was a positive step forward .
accord [noun]

an official agreement between two countries or groups of people

Ex: The peace accord was celebrated as a major step toward resolving the conflict .
a done deal [phrase]

a finalized agreement

Ex: Buying the house became a done deal as soon as the sellers accepted our offer .
affirmative [adjective]

favorable or supportive in attitude or response

Ex: The committee 's response to the proposal was affirmative , indicating their full support for the new initiative .

in a way that shows agreement or approval

Ex: He answered affirmatively when offered the chance to lead the project .
to agree [verb]

to hold the same opinion as another person about something

Ex: We all agree that we need more resources for the project .
agreed [adjective]

having the same opinion about something

a promise, an arrangement, or a contract between two or more people

Ex: The two countries negotiated a trade agreement to benefit both economies .

to stop arguing with someone upon accepting the fact that both have different opinions about something

Ex: He likes golf and his wife likes tennis , so when it comes to sports , they have agreed to disagree .
to align [verb]

to agree with a group, idea, person, or organization and support it

Ex: It 's important for teachers to align their teaching strategies with the learning styles of their students to maximize educational outcomes .
alliance [noun]

a formal agreement or treaty establishing cooperation between nations or groups for shared objectives

Ex: The business alliance between the two tech giants led to the development of innovative new products .
all right [interjection]

used to show our agreement or satisfaction with something

Ex: All right , I 'll take care of the laundry .
to ally [verb]

to form a formal association or partnership with another entity, often through treaty, agreement, or marriage

Ex: The families chose to ally through marriage to strengthen ties .

a mutual understanding or agreement established between people

Ex: We came to an arrangement about sharing the rent .
anodyne [adjective]

not likely to offend people or cause disagreement or tension

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official approval or agreement

Ex: The new regulations gained approbation from the regulatory authorities , ensuring compliance with the industry standards .
approval [noun]

a formal agreement to something

Ex: The design changes required the client 's approval before implementation .

to officially agree to a plan, proposal, etc.

Ex: The teacher was quick to approve the students ' request for an extension on the assignment deadline .
assent [noun]

an expression of agreement with something, often used to indicate endorsement

Ex: Without the president 's assent , the bill can not become law .

to agree to something, such as a suggestion, request, etc.

Ex: As a form of politeness , participants often assent by nodding or giving a verbal agreement during discussions .

to make a connection between someone or something and another in the mind

Ex: Some students associate the library with a quiet and focused environment for studying .
at all [adverb]

to the smallest amount or degree

Ex: Call me if you 're at all worried .

in complete agreement with someone or something

Ex: The partners were at one about the direction of the business , which made the decision-making process smoother .
bargain [noun]

an agreement between two people or a group of people, based on which they do something particular for one another

Ex: She struck a bargain with her neighbor to water their plants while they were on vacation , in return for borrowing their lawnmower .

to support someone or agree with them

Ex: If you 're with me , let 's make it happen .
buy-in [noun]

agreement with a certain policy or change