agree
verb (used without object)
to have the same views, emotions, etc.; harmonize in opinion or feeling (often followed bywith ).
was agreeing
-
past progressiveof agree.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
He said Iran was agreeing not to pursue nuclear weapons.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 23, 2026
I put it to Rory that it sounded like he was agreeing with the officer's views.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2025
I took to focusing on the speaker’s mouth; sometimes I nodded at conversation stops even though I wasn’t sure what I was agreeing with.
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2024
“He talked about these things, and I just let him talk. I never said anything that was agreeing with him or disagreeing with him,” Barker said.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 27, 2023
I knew as I was agreeing that it wasn’t a good idea.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
