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a·gree·ment

agreement

 
 
pronunciation:
gri mnt
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: the act of coming to a common understanding or of agreeing.
My parents and I reached an agreement about how much time I must practice piano every day.
synonyms:
negotiation, settlement
similar words:
accommodation, assent, bargaining, deal
definition 2: an understanding between people or groups that states what kind of action is to be taken and what each person's responsibility will be. The document that describes this understanding is also called an agreement.
My parents asked me to sign an agreement that said I would clean my room at least once a week.
synonyms:
accord, bargain, compact, contract, deal, understanding
similar words:
alliance, pact, treaty
definition 3: common understanding; harmony; accord.
My friends and I were in agreement about renting a movie instead of watching TV.
synonyms:
accord, harmony
antonyms:
conflict, dispute, dissent
similar words:
concert, tune, unison
definition 4: a legal contract.
The customer has to sign an agreement in order to rent a car.
synonyms:
compact, contract
similar words:
accord, alliance, pact, settlement, treaty
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