Spell Bee Word: agrees

Basic Details

Word: Agrees

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To have the same opinion or to accept a suggestion.

Synonyms: Consents, Assents, Concur

Antonyms: Disagrees, Objects, Refuses

Idioms and Phrases

1. To be in agreement: Used when people share the same opinion. Example: "The teacher and parents were in agreement about the new school rules."
2. To agree to disagree: To accept that two people have different opinions and move on. Example: "They had a lively debate, but in the end, they agreed to disagree."

Usage Examples

Example 1: After discussing the project, the team agrees on the best approach to take.

Example 2: My friends and I usually agrees on which movie to watch on weekends.

Example 3: It is important that everyone agrees before making a final decision.

Fun Fact

The word "agree" comes from the Latin word "adgratiari," which means 'to please.' Over time, it evolved to mean being in harmony with someone else's thoughts or feelings.

Famous Quote

"There is nothing that two people can’t agree on if one of them is willing to be reasonable." – Anonymous

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "agrees" mean?

a) To disagree with someone
b) To have the same opinion 
c) To walk away
d) To change a subject

Answer: b) To have the same opinion

2. Which of these is a synonym of "agrees"?

a) Consents
b) Refuses
c) Disagrees
d) Argues

Answer: a) Consents

3. Which of these words is an antonym of "agrees"?

a) Assents
b) Objects
c) Concur
d) Accepts

Answer: b) Objects

4. Which sentence uses "agrees" correctly?

a) She agrees with the plan we made.
b) He agrees to eat lunch alone.
c) They agrees on the football match outcome.
d) We agrees to forget about the argument.

Answer: a) She agrees with the plan we made.

5. Which idiom means having the same opinion?

a) To be in agreement
b) To agree to disagree
c) To have the last word
d) To see eye to eye

Answer: a) To be in agreement