Agree can express the same opinion, acceptance, or a decision reached together.

The idea

Use agree with someone for a shared opinion, agree to a proposal or agree to do something for acceptance, and agree on a time for a shared decision.

Examples

  • I agree with you about the date.
  • They agreed to meet on Friday.
  • She agreed to the plan after reading it.
  • We agree that the question matters.
  • The two friends agreed on a time.
  • He did not agree with my suggestion.

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Watch out

Agree with a suggestion can mean sharing its view; agree to a suggestion emphasizes accepting it. Context determines the meaning.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the preposition for a person whose opinion you share. I agree ___ you about the date. (with / on)

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    with

    With introduces the person whose opinion is shared.

  2. Choose the form for the agreed action. They agreed ___ on Friday. (to meet / meeting)

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    to meet

    To meet names the action accepted or arranged.

  3. Choose the preposition for a time chosen together. The friends agreed ___ a time. (on / from)

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    on

    On introduces the time chosen together.

Use it today

State an opinion you agree with and suggest a time people could agree on.