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A1Pronunciation
UK
- /əɡrˈiː/
US
- /əˈɡri/
Meanings
Verb
to have the same opinion or judge something the same way
to say yes to a request, plan, or arrangement
to match, correspond, or be compatible
More meaningsFewer meanings
to have grammatical agreement in form
Beyond the definition
To agree with someone isn't just about being polite; it's about sharing a common understanding or belief. You might agree with a friend's opinion, or agree with a scientist's findings after reviewing the evidence. You can also agree to do something—like helping someone move—or agree to the terms of a plan, showing that you accept them. Sometimes, simply nodding your head is enough to show you agree. But be careful: people can agree to disagree, meaning they respect each other's different views even when they don't share them. Think of it like building something together—everyone needs to agree on the blueprint before construction begins.
The word "agree" signifies a harmony of opinion, belief, or action between two or more parties. It's far more than just saying "yes." At its core, to agree means to have a shared understanding and acceptance of something—whether it's an idea, a plan, or a statement.
You might agree with someone about a political issue, meaning you share their views. Or you could agree to the terms of a contract, legally binding yourself to certain conditions. The context is key: "Do you agree?" is a direct question seeking confirmation, while "We all agreed that pizza was the best option" shows collective decision-making.
"Agree" also has nuances beyond simple acceptance. You can agree with someone in principle, meaning you support the general idea but might have reservations about specific details. Uniquely, the word also applies to your physical well-being; if you say spicy food doesn't agree with you, you mean it makes you feel sick. People can also agree to disagree, acknowledging their differences while maintaining respect.
Think of a well-tuned orchestra: each musician must agree on tempo and key to create harmonious music. Without agreement, chaos ensues! So whether it's a casual conversation, a business deal, or a musical performance, to agree is about finding common ground and moving forward together.
Examples
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Shared opinion
I agree with you about the budget.
- Patternagree with + person
have the same opinion as them
- 2
Scheduling
We finally agreed on a date for the meeting.
- Patternagree on + decision
decide it together
- 3
Offer of help
She agreed to help me move on Saturday.
- Patternagree to do something
say yes to doing it
- 4
Shared view
They agreed that the report needed more work.
- Patternagree that + clause
share the same view
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- 5
Accepting rules
He refused to agree to the new rules.
- Patternagree to + plan, offer, or request
accept it
- 6
Negotiation
After a long discussion, both sides agreed on a price.
- 7
Strong agreement
I couldn't agree more.
- Phrasecouldn't agree more
used to say you completely agree
- 8
Group decision
Are we all agreed?
- 9
Physical reaction
Spicy food doesn't agree with me.
- Phrasedoesn't agree with me
makes me feel ill
- 10
Visual match
Those colors don't really agree in this room.
See also
Forms and spellings
4 forms open this card.
Main spelling
- agreeverb
Forms
- agreedpast tenseverb
- agreesverb
- agreeing-ing formverb