Middle English Dictionary Entry

agrẹ̄en v.
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Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)

1.
(a) To please, gratify, satisfy, appeal to (sb.); ben agreed, be satisfied or contented (with sth.); (b) to be pleasing or satisfactory; (c) to placate (sb.).
2.
To assent, consent, agree; approve, grant; -- often with to or inf. phrase: (a) refl. or intr.; (b) pass.
3.
(a) Of two parties: come to agreement; make a settlement; (b) give satisfaction to or compensate (sb.); square accounts (with sb.).
4.
(a) To compensate or pay (sb.); -- with of, for; (b) pay (duty).