Cool MateAgree
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