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agree

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈɡriː/

Forms: agrees, agreeing, agreed

agree means: To have the same opinion as someone else.

verb

SAME OPINIONA2

To have the same opinion as someone else.

  • I agree with you.
  • We agreed that the film was too long.
  • Do you agree about the best way forward?

How to use it: agree with someone (I agree with you.); agree on/about something (We agree on most issues.); agree that + clause (They agree that the rules need changing.)

Similar words: see eye to eye

Opposites: disagree

Common phrases: agree with someone, agree about something, agree that something

REACH AN ARRANGEMENTB1

To decide together what each person will do or what the rules or price will be.

  • We agreed on a price.
  • They agreed to meet at six.
  • Have you agreed the terms with your landlord?

How to use it: agree on something (We agreed on a price.); agree to do something (They agreed to share the costs.); agree something (The two sides agreed new terms.)

Similar words: settle, arrange

Common phrases: agree on something, agree a price, agree terms

SAY YESA2

To accept a request, suggestion, or plan.

  • She asked for help, and I agreed.
  • He agreed to lend me his car.
  • Did they agree to the changes?

How to use it: agree to something (She agreed to our request.); agree to do something (He agreed to drive us home.)

Similar words: consent, accept

Opposites: refuse

Common phrases: agree to something, agree to help, agree to do something

Questions about agree

What does agree mean?

To have the same opinion as someone else.

What is agree in other languages?

Türkçe: aynı fikirde olmak · Español: estar de acuerdo · Français: être d’accord · Deutsch: zustimmen · Italiano: essere d’accordo · 日本語: 同意する

How do you pronounce agree?

It is pronounced /əˈɡriː/.

How do you use agree in a sentence?

I agree with you. We agreed that the film was too long.

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