agree

agree
/ə'gri:/ verb
1. to decide and approve something together with another person or other people
The figures were agreed between the two parties.
We have agreed the budgets for next year.
He has agreed your prices.
The terms of the contract are still to be agreed.
2.
to agree on something to come to a decision that is acceptable to everyone about something
We all agreed on the need for action.
3.
to agree to something to say that you accept something that is suggested
After some discussion he agreed to our plan.
to agree to do something to say that you will do something
She agreed to be chairman.
Will the finance director agree to resign?

Dictionary of banking and finance. 2015.

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