C1verbformalacademic
US/kənˈkɜːr/
UK/kənˈkɜː/
to agree with a person or share the same opinion, especially in formal discussion
In context
Most researchers concur that early exposure to books helps children learn to read.
I concur with the view that university should not be free for everyone.
Two independent reviewers concurred, so the paper was accepted for publication.
Words that go with concur
verb + preposition
- concur withThe board concurred with the committee's recommendations.
adverb + verb
- fully concurI fully concur with my colleague's assessment of the problem.
- generally concurHistorians generally concur that the reforms came too late.
- entirely concurWe entirely concur with the findings of the inquiry.
- readily concurMost teachers would readily concur that smaller classes help.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I concur this opinion.Correct: I concur with this opinion.