Concur
/kənˈkɜːr/
verbB2
Definition
Concur means to share the same opinion or to agree with another person or group. It is often used when people express their agreement in discussions, decisions, or opinions.
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To have the same opinion or agree
- •I concur with your idea about the project.
- •The committee members concurred on the final decision.
- •Do you concur with the report's conclusions?
To happen at the same time (less common)
- •The two events concurred last year.
- •His arrival concurred with the start of the meeting.
Make It Stick
- ✓Think of "concur" like "agree" (A1 word), but it sounds more formal and polite, often used in meetings or serious talks.
- ✓Picture two people nodding at the same time, showing they think the same way.
- ✓It's the feeling when you and a friend say "Yes, I think so too" about an idea.
- ✓Sounds like "con-CUR" → imagine two people running together ("con" means with, "cur" sounds like "occur") meaning their thoughts happen together.
- ✓In stories, when characters concur, they stop arguing and find peace by agreeing.
- ✓NOT like "disagree" (different opinions), concur means both sides share the same view.
- ✓NOT like "argue" (fight with words), concur means harmony in thoughts.
- ✓NOT like "decide" (make choice alone), concur means agreement between people.
Try Other Words
- •Agree: to have the same opinion (Use in everyday, informal conversations)
- •Coincide: to happen at the same time (Use when talking about events or times)
- •Assent: to agree formally (Use in official or legal contexts)
Unboxing
- •Word parts: prefix "con-" (with, together) + root "cur" (from Latin "currere," meaning to run)
- •Etymology: From Latin "concurrere," meaning "to run together" or "to come together"
- •Historical development: Originally meaning "to run together," it evolved to mean "to agree or coincide"
- •Modern usage: Used mainly to mean agreement of opinion or simultaneous occurrence of events
Reflect & Connect
•When is it better to use "concur" instead of "agree" in speaking or writing?
•Can two people concur on a decision but still feel differently inside? How does that affect communication?
Fill in the blanks
1.The experts ___ that the new policy will improve the economy after reviewing the data.
2.When two events ___, it means they happen at the same time.
3.I ___ with your point, but I think we need more information before deciding.
4.The board members all ___ on the proposal, so the project will move forward.
5.Unlike "disagree," to concur means to ___ the same opinion.
6.She did not just agree; she formally ___ with the committee's recommendation.
7.We can infer that if people concur, they have reached ___ in their opinions.