To disagree
Example: They disagree on key issues
Definition
"To disagree" means to have a different opinion or to not share the same view or belief with someone else. It often involves expressing a contrary position or refusing to accept another's idea, as in the example phrase: They disagree on key issues.
Etymology
The phrase "to disagree" comes from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart' or 'in a different direction' combined with the verb 'agree,' which derives from the Old French 'agreer' meaning 'to please' or 'to be of one mind.' Did you know that "disagree" originally implied moving apart in opinion rather than conflict?
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"To disagree" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 112 commonly used words.
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