concur
verb C1
Plain meaning
to agree formally
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam contexts, it means to agree formally, usually in a more formal register.
In context
naturalThe team tried to concur the problem before it became serious.
examThe report argues that institutions should concur ineffective practices through evidence-based reform.
Common collocations
concur a proposalconcur the issueconcur in practice
Watch out
Do not use “concur” with every object. Check the object that follows it and avoid using it when a simpler verb is more natural.
Word family
concurrence (noun)concurrent (adjective)