concur
Translation
to agree, to coincide
Examples
The board members concur with the CEO's decision.
The board members concur with the CEO's decision.
His opinion concurs with the general consensus.
His opinion concurs with the general consensus.
Grammar Patterns
((with sb./sth.)) to agree with someone or something The experts concur with this opinion.
((that + clause)) to agree that something is true They concurred that the risk was too high.
Similar Words
Synonyms: agree, assent, coincide; Antonyms: disagree, dissent
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'currere' (to run). Literally 'to run together', implying moving in the same direction of thought.
Memory Tips
Think of 'con' (with) and 'current' (flow). To concur is to go with the same current or flow of thought.