A1verb1K

Agree

UK /["/əˈɡriː/","/əˈɡriːz/","/əˈɡriːd/","/əˈɡriːɪŋ/"]/US /["/əˈɡriː/","/əˈɡriːz/","/əˈɡriːd/","/əˈɡriːɪŋ/"]/

Definition

to have the same opinion as somebody; to say that you have the same opinion

In simple words: To have the same opinion or feeling as someone else.

Examples

  • I agree with you about the plan for our trip.
  • Do you agree that we should start working earlier?
  • It's important to agree on the rules before we begin.
  • They cannot agree on the best way to solve the problem.
  • I find it hard to agree with some of her opinions.

Usage notes

Use 'agree with' for opinions and 'agree that' for statements. Avoid in formal writing if expressing disagreement; use more formal alternatives.

Grammar pattern

agree + with + object / agree + that + clause

Memory hint

Sounds like 'agree' — imagine a group nodding together in agreement.

Collocations

  • emphatically
  • heartily
  • strongly
  • cannot
  • have to
  • be inclined to
  • about
  • on
  • upon
  • I couldn’t agree more
  • I quite agree
  • I’m sure you will agree
  • happily
  • readily
  • voluntarily
  • be unable to
  • fail to
  • to
  • agree to differ
  • agree to disagree
  • (be) mutually agreed
  • happily
  • readily
  • voluntarily
  • be unable to
  • fail to
  • to
  • agree to differ
  • agree to disagree
  • (be) mutually agreed
  • happily
  • readily
  • voluntarily
  • be unable to
  • fail to
  • to
  • agree to differ
  • agree to disagree
  • (be) mutually agreed

Synonyms

  • concur
  • accept
  • assent
  • approve
  • allow

Antonyms

  • disagree
  • dissent
  • oppose

Common mistakes

  • Mixing up 'agree' with 'disagree'
  • Using 'agree to' instead of 'agree with'
  • Forgetting to include the person or thing one agrees with