First Known Use: 15th century
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disagree
verb dis·agree \ˌdis-ə-ˈgrē\
: to have a different opinion : to fail to agree
: to be different
: to not be suitable for or pleasing to someone
Full Definition of DISAGREE
intransitive verb
1
: to fail to agree <the two accounts disagree>
2
: to differ in opinion <he disagreed with me on every topic>
3
: to cause discomfort or distress <fried foods disagree with me>
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Origin of DISAGREE
Middle English, to refuse assent, from Anglo-French desagreer, from des- dis- + agreer to agree
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DISAGREE Defined for Kids
disagree
verb dis·agree \ˌdi-sə-ˈgrē\
dis·agreeddis·agree·ing
Definition of DISAGREE for Kids
1
: to have different ideas or opinions <We disagreed over the price.>
2
: to be unlike each other : be different <Their descriptions disagree.>
3
: to make ill <Fried foods disagree with me.>
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