concur
kuhng-KUR
Concur (verb) means to agree with an opinion, decision, or statement. Example: “The other judges concurred with the ruling.”
verb
1
To agree with an opinion, decision, or statement.
"The other judges concurred with the ruling."
"I concur with your assessment of the situation."
How to use concur
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo agree — often used in formal or written contexts such as legal opinions.
When to use it
More formal than "agree"; common in legal, academic, or official writing.
Common pairings
concur with
I concur
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- concurs
- Past tense
- concurred
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Etymology
From Latin concurrere ("to run together, agree"), from con- ("together") plus currere ("to run").
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Frequently asked questions
What does “concur” mean?
The word “concur” means to agree with an opinion, decision, or statement. In plain terms, to agree — often used in formal or written contexts such as legal opinions.
How do you pronounce “concur”?
“Concur” is pronounced kuhng-KUR (/kəŋˈkɝ/ in IPA).
How do you use “concur” in a sentence?
Here is “concur” used in a sentence: “The other judges concurred with the ruling.”
What is another word for “concur”?
Words with a similar meaning to “concur” include sympathize, accord, agree and coexist.
What is the opposite of “concur”?
The opposite of “concur” — its antonyms — are disagree, disperse, dissent, disassemble and diverge.
What part of speech is “concur”?
“Concur” is a verb.
Where does the word “concur” come from?
The word “concur” comes from Latin. From Latin concurrere ("to run together, agree"), from con- ("together") plus currere ("to run").
Is “concur” a common word?
“Concur” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
