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we are agreed vs we agreed

Both phrases are fine/correct, but are used in different contexts. 'We are agreed' is used to indicate an agreement's been reached or that everyone's in agreement at the present moment. 'We agreed' is used to talk about a past agreement that's already taken place.
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we are agreed

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that an agreement has been reached or that everyone is in agreement at the present moment.

This phrase is used to express a current state of agreement among the parties involved. It is often used in formal or professional settings.

Examples:

  • After much discussion, we are finally agreed on the terms of the contract.
  • It seems that we are agreed on the best course of action to take.
  • Are we all agreed on the plan for the project?
  • We are agreed that changes need to be made to improve the situation.
  • The committee members are agreed on the decision to be made.
  • Jan 27, 2019 ... For example, if you were to write something like 'We are agreed on the opinion expressed by the Jury', then we would have a full sentence in ...
  • Dec 21, 2016 ... Hi, First I want to know the difference between saying, 1. We are agreed with your charges and conditions. please proceed. 2.
  • Feb 26, 2024 ... You'd say “we are agreed” when you both agree with each other. This gets shortened to “Agreed.” in modern use. Upvote 1. Downvote Award
  • Feb 23, 2008 ... "We are agreed" simply means "we are in agreement". You are right that this is describing a state, rather than reflecting an action.
  • Aug 12, 2023 ... I'm Just a Layperson 4: We are agreed - we need to stay · The Diocesan Synod determines the number of people that a parish of a certain size can ...
  • Apr 1, 2021 ... ... we are agreed"). M-W claims the form "I agreed <topic> with him" is chiefly British, which explains my finding that more familiar. Perhaps ...
  • There is no doubt as to where we are agreed and have been agreed from the very beginning namely that we should do everything we can to get a peaceful settlement ...
  • Jul 11, 2024 ... We have, we are agreed to establish a new Joint Analysis and Training Centre in Poland that will help us to move closer. And of course, the ...
  • But, at the same time, we are agreed that if force is necessary to keep international peace, international force will be applied for as long as it may be ...

Alternatives:

  • We have reached an agreement
  • We are in agreement
  • We have come to a consensus
  • We are all on the same page
  • We are all in accord

we agreed

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to talk about a past agreement that has already taken place.

This phrase is used to refer to a specific agreement that was made in the past. It is often followed by details of what was agreed upon.

Examples:

  • We agreed to meet at the restaurant at 7 pm.
  • They agreed on a price for the car.
  • She and I agreed that it was time for a change.
  • The team agreed to work together to achieve their goals.
  • We agreed not to discuss the matter further.
  • Nov 16, 2023 ... But can you say "We agreed for a callback"? Where I work people always write short comments everywhere, and my job is to look through them. I'm ...
  • The Syndrome We Agreed to Call Bronchiolitis. J Infect Dis. 2019 Jun 19;220(2):184-186. doi: 10.1093/infdis/jiz082. Authors. Fernando P Polack , Renato T ...
  • Aug 24, 2009 ... Are we agreed = do you agree, especially after trying to come to a compromise. I can't think of a sentence where I would use "agreed" instead of ...
  • Mar 20, 2024 ... seller changed the price of the item once we agreed to meet up on the listing. Discussion. I saw a nice nike jersey for $20 on marketplace and ...
  • Feb 19, 2019 ... ... we agreed to call bronchiolitis” (SWAB). SWAB can be caused by different viruses. The most frequent cause is respiratory syncytial virus ...
  • Dec 9, 2021 ... Why has he stopped texting since we agreed to meet to see each other? We are definitely meeting but he kind of stopped texting.
  • Oct 28, 2020 ... Why did he stop texting me after we agreed to go on a date in 2 weeks? We texted every day until then. Then he kinda started waiting too ...
  • Oct 12, 2024 ... Marketers would instantly get along if we agreed on definitions. These are my 8 favorites that seem to create the most confusion: ✓ Demand ...
  • Sep 24, 2021 ... When me and my ex were breaking up we agreed to stay on good terms. Now he is ignoring me. Should I text him to say it bothers me? I'm ...

Alternatives:

  • We came to an agreement
  • We settled on a decision
  • We reached a consensus
  • We made a deal
  • We concurred

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