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Definition of Agreement

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"Agreement" relates to harmony, oneness and concurrence. It can also mean a legal document, like a treaty or contract. "Agreement" is a noun, but also has several verb forms.

    Definition of Agreement

  1. "Agreement" is a noun that means the act of agreeing or harmonizing opinions, actions or feelings. "Concurrence" and "oneness" are other words that define "agreement."
  2. Other Definitions

  3. Also as a noun, "agreement" refers to a contract, treaty or arrangement. It can also refer to the grammatical arrangement of a sentence--subject-verb agreement, for example.
  4. Word Origins & History

  5. The word "agreement" originates from the 15th century. It is rooted in the Middle English word "agrement" and the Middle French word "agreer," meaning "to please."
  6. Word Forms

  7. "Agreements" is the plural form. Verb forms include "agree," "agreed" and "agreeing."
  8. Synonyms & Antonyms

  9. Synonyms are compliance, concert, union and settlement. Besides "disagreement," other antonyms include disbelief and disharmony.
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