zu|stimmen
Translation
agreed, consented, approved
Examples
Er hat dem Plan zugestimmt.
He agreed to the plan.
Ich habe dem Vorschlag zugestimmt.
I agreed to the proposal.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.dat)) to agree to sth. He agreed to the plan.
Similar Words
einverstanden sein (to be in agreement); Antonyms: ablehnen (to reject)
Etymology
From 'zu-' (with, to) and 'stimmen' (to be correct, to vote). Literally 'to vote with' or 'to be correct with' something.
Memory Tips
Your 'Stimme' (voice/vote) goes 'zu' (with/to) the idea, so you agree.