agreeverb
To agree is to share someone's opinion, to say yes to something, or to decide something together with other people.
same opinionhave the same opinion as someone, or think that something is right
intransitive [I] verb + preposition + object [V + prep + obj] verb + that-clause [V + that]
- I agree with you. V + prep + obj
- She agreed that the plan was a good idea. V + that
- We don't always agree, but we respect each other.
- Do you agree?
Collocations
verb + preposition agree withAntonyms disagree
say yessay yes to a suggestion, plan, or request
intransitive [I] verb + to-infinitive [V + to-inf] verb + preposition + object [V + prep + obj]
- He agreed to help us move. V + to-inf
- She agreed to the terms of the contract. V + prep + obj
- They finally agreed to meet.
- After some discussion, he agreed.
Collocations
verb + preposition agree toCompare allow (allow is giving permission; agree is saying yes to a suggestion or plan, often as an equal)
decide togetherdecide something together with one or more other people
transitive or intransitive [T/I] verb + preposition + object [V + prep + obj]
- We agreed on a price. V + prep + obj
- The two sides agreed on a new contract. V + prep + obj
- Let's agree on a time to meet.
- They couldn't agree on where to go for dinner.
Collocations
verb + preposition agree on
Usage
Agree does not take a direct object for an opinion: say I agree with you, not I agree you. In British English, agree can also take a direct object when people decide something together, as in agree a price; American English normally adds on: agree on a price.