agree
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Agree (verb) means to share the same opinion as someone else. Example: “Most of the committee agreed that the meeting should start earlier.”
verb
1
To share the same opinion as someone else.
"Most of the committee agreed that the meeting should start earlier."
"I agree with you — the plan needs more time."
"They finally agreed on a restaurant for dinner."
2
To say yes to a plan, request, or arrangement.
"The landlord agreed to fix the leaking roof before the winter."
"I asked if I could leave early, and my boss agreed."
"She agreed to help move the furniture at the weekend."
3
In grammar, to match another word in form, such as a verb matching its subject in number.
"In the sentence "The dogs bark", the verb agrees with the plural noun."
"Learners often forget that adjectives in Spanish must agree with the noun in gender."
"In English, the verb must agree with its subject: "he runs," not "he run.""
How to use agree
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo think the same as someone else, or to say yes to something.
Common mistake
Use "agree with" a person or opinion, but "agree to" a plan or request.
Common pairings
agree with
agree to
agree on
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- Third person singular
- agrees
- Past tense
- agreed
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Most of the committee _____ that the meeting should start earlier.
Etymology
From Old French agreer, "to accept kindly," from a gre, "favorably," ultimately from Latin gratus, "pleasing."
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What does “agree” mean?
The word “agree” means to share the same opinion as someone else. In plain terms, to think the same as someone else, or to say yes to something.
How do you pronounce “agree”?
“Agree” is pronounced uh-GREE (/əˈɡɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “agree” in a sentence?
Here is “agree” used in a sentence: “I agree with you — the plan needs more time.”
What is another word for “agree”?
Words with a similar meaning to “agree” include harmonize, come around, give way, assent, deal and engage.
What is the opposite of “agree”?
The opposite of “agree” — its antonyms — are disagree, clash and jar.
What part of speech is “agree”?
“Agree” is a verb.
Where does the word “agree” come from?
The word “agree” comes from Latin. From Old French agreer, "to accept kindly," from a gre, "favorably," ultimately from Latin gratus, "pleasing.".
Is “agree” a common word?
“Agree” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
What is the difference between 'agree with' and 'agree to'?
'Agree with' means you share someone's opinion or think they are right — 'I agree with you.' 'Agree to' means you accept a proposal, plan or request, whether or not you like it — 'they agreed to the terms.' You agree with people and ideas, but agree to arrangements and demands.
What is the opposite of agree?
The direct opposite is 'disagree' — to hold a different opinion from someone else. Depending on the context, you might also 'object,' 'dispute,' 'differ' or 'dissent.' And when 'agree' means to accept a proposal or request, its natural opposites become 'refuse,' 'reject' and 'decline.'
Which prepositions are used with 'agree'?
Several, each with its own sense: 'agree with' a person or opinion, 'agree to' a proposal, 'agree on' or 'about' a topic you settle together, and 'agree' plus a clause — 'we agreed that we'd meet later.' Choosing the right one changes exactly what you mean.
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