agree

/əˈɡriː/

verb

  1. to have the same opinion as someone about something

    A1

    intransitive; agree with someone/about somethingneutral

    • "I agree with you."A1
    • "Most scientists agree that the climate is changing."B1
  2. to say that you will do or accept something; to give your consent

    A2

    intransitive; agree to something or agree to do somethingneutral

    • "She agreed to help me."A2
    • "The company agreed to pay for the repairs."B1
  3. to reach the same decision or arrangement after discussion

    B1

    intransitive; agree on somethingneutral

    • "We agreed on a date for the meeting."B1
    • "The two sides finally agreed on the terms of the contract."B2
  4. to be in harmony or compatible

    B1

    intransitive; agree with somethingneutral

    • "The colors in the painting agree with each other."B1

Common mistakes

  • I agree to you.→I agree with you.

    Use agree with someone, but agree to something.

  • She agreed me.→She agreed with me.

    Agree is not normally used directly with a person as its object.

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