Concur
mediumPositive tonekun-KUR
verb
Definition
To be of the same opinion; agree
Memory hook
CON-CUR: running (currere) together - when minds run in the same direction, they agree.
Word roots
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Examples
“I concur with your assessment of the situation.”
“The experts concurred that the project would succeed.”
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GRE Tip
Concur is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "agree" or "assent" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "disagree".
Related GRE Words
assent
To express approval or agreement
consensus
General agreement among a group
accept
To receive willingly; to agree to or consent to something
harmony
The quality of forming a pleasing and consistent whole
reconcile
To restore friendly relations; to make compatible
accord
An official agreement or treaty; harmony or accordance
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