concur
to agree or have the same opinion; to happen at the same time
Word origin: From Latin concurrere, to run together (com- together plus currere to run).
Concur in a sentence
Here are example sentences showing concur in a sentence.
The dissenting judge refused to concur with the majority opinion on the constitutional question.
The two economists concurred that the policy would slow inflation within a year.
Using “concur” well
Concur means to agree in opinion, or for events to coincide in time. The agreement sense is the one usually tested.
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