unwillingly agree to a request

verb phrase

1. to say yes to something someone has asked for, even though you do not really want to; to consent reluctantly.

   B2

   agree to something; often followed by 'to' + noun; the more natural word order is usually 'reluctantly agree to a request'

   • "I reluctantly agreed to help my neighbor move."B1
   • "She unwillingly agreed to the request because she felt she had no choice."B1
   • "The manager, eager to avoid conflict, unwillingly agreed to the request despite serious reservations."C1