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Concur: Definition, Usage & Key Examples (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：agree (concur)

concur 🔊

/kənˈkɜːr/

To have the same opinion; to agree with someone.

agree 🔊

➕

/əˈɡriː/

To share the same opinion or viewpoint with someone; to be in accord.

📁 Category：Social Economy 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'currere' (to run), meaning 'to run together'.

💡 Mnemonic

Imagine a CONference where everyone CURRently (CON-CUR) runs their ideas together until they AGREE.

📖 Example

After a lengthy discussion, all committee members concurred that the new park design was the best option for the community. 🔊 After a long discussion, all committee members agreed that the new park design was the best option for the community.

🔗 Collocations

concur with – to agree with a person or opinion

concur in – to agree in principle or action

fully concur – to agree completely

🔄 Synonyms

agree (v.) – To have the same opinion.

consent (v.) – To give permission or approval.

assent (v.) – To express agreement formally.

🚫 Antonyms

disagree (v.) – To have a different opinion.

dissent (v.) – To hold or express opinions that are at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially expressed.

object (v.) – To express disapproval or opposition.

🌱 Derivatives

concurrence (n.) – Agreement or simultaneous occurrence.

concurring (adj.) – Being in agreement.

📖 Cultural Story

The word entered English from Anglo-French in the late 14th century, tracing back to Latin 'concurrere'. Its legal and formal flavor comes from its historical use in official and judicial agreements. Today, it's frequently heard in business meetings or seen in legal opinions to express formal agreement.

Meaning 2：coincide (concur)

concur 🔊

/kənˈkɜːr/

To happen at the same time as something else.

coincide 🔊

➕

/ˌkoʊɪnˈsaɪd/

To occur or exist at the same time; to overlap in timing.

📁 Category：Time & Dates 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The local music festival concurred with the school holidays, making it perfect for families. 🔊 The local music festival coincided with the school holidays, making it perfect for families.

🔗 Collocations

concur with – to happen at the same time as an event

concurrence of events – the simultaneous happening of multiple events

🔄 Synonyms

coincide (v.) – To occur at the same time.

synchronize (v.) – To cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate.

overlap (v.) – To extend over so as to cover partly; to coincide in part with.

🚫 Antonyms

precede (v.) – To come before something in time.

follow (v.) – To come after something in time.