agreement
Translation
agreement, contract, accord
Examples
We have reached an agreement.
We have come to a decision.
I am in agreement with you.
I share the same opinion as you.
Grammar Patterns
reach an agreement ((on/about sth.)) to arrive at a mutual decision The two sides finally reached an agreement.
be in agreement ((with sb./sth.)) to have the same opinion I am in agreement with your proposal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: accord, contract, pact, understanding; Antonyms: disagreement, dispute
Etymology
From the verb 'agree' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ment'. It means the act or result of agreeing.
Memory Tips
An 'agreement' is what you get when people 'agree'.