concur
To agree or have the same opinion
Examples
In a meeting
“I concur with your assessment of the market conditions.”
Over coffee
“My doctor concurred that I should take a few days off.”
Why this word
agree
Concur is more formal and often implies agreement with a stated opinion or judgment, while agree is general
support
Concur specifically means sharing the same opinion, while support can mean backing something without necessarily agreeing
approve
Concur indicates alignment of views or judgments, while approve suggests giving permission or positive evaluation
Usage tip
Use in formal settings to express agreement, especially when multiple people reach the same conclusion
Etymology
Latin 'concurrere' from 'con-' (together) + 'currere' (to run)
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