concur
Concur (verb) means to agree with an opinion, decision, or statement. Example: “The other judges concurred with the ruling.”
How to use concur
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo agree — often used in formal or written contexts such as legal opinions.
More formal than "agree"; common in legal, academic, or official writing.
Word forms
concurred past tense, concurs singular
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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.