Word: concur (verb)

Associations

"Concur" means to agree with someone or something. It is often used in formal situations like meetings, discussions, or decisions.

• Example 1: "I concur with your opinion." — I agree with what you said.
• Example 2: "The experts concur that this is the best solution." — The experts all agree.
• Example 3: "Do you concur with the plan?" — Are you in agreement with the plan?

A well-known synonym is "agree." The difference is that "concur" is more formal and often used in written or official speech, while "agree" is more common in everyday conversation.

Substitution

You can replace "concur" with:

• agree (less formal)
• coincide (used when events happen at the same time, so different meaning)
• assent (formal, means to agree, especially after careful thought)

For example, "I agree with your opinion" is less formal than "I concur with your opinion."

Deconstruction

"Concur" comes from Latin:

• prefix "con-" means "together" or "with"
• root "cur" comes from "currere," meaning "to run" So literally, "concur" means "to run together," which evolved to mean "to agree" or "to happen at the same time."

Inquiry

• Can you think of a time when you had to concur with someone else's idea?
• How would you say "I agree" in a formal meeting?
• What situations might require you to use the word "concur" instead of "agree"?