Explanation at your level:
When you agree, you say 'yes'. If your friend says 'I like pizza' and you like pizza too, you say 'I agree'. It is a very happy word because it means you are friends and you think the same way.
You use agree to show you are on the same side. If someone has a plan, you can say 'I agree to that plan.' It is very common in daily life when talking about where to go or what to do.
At this level, you start using agree with different prepositions. You agree with a person, but you agree to a proposal. It is useful for expressing your opinion in discussions or debates at work or school.
You will encounter more nuanced uses, such as 'agreeing on' a specific detail or 'agreeing that' a situation is problematic. It is often used in formal negotiations to signal that a compromise has been reached.
In advanced contexts, agree can imply a formal contractual state. You might hear 'it is generally agreed that...' to introduce a widely held academic or social consensus. It is a powerful tool for building logical arguments.
At the mastery level, you understand the subtle weight of agree in legal and philosophical discourse. It touches on the concept of 'concurrence' and 'assent.' It is used to describe the alignment of perspectives in complex, multi-layered social structures.
Palabra en 30 segundos
- It means to think the same.
- It is a regular verb.
- Use 'with' for people.
- Use 'to' for actions.
At its core, agree is about alignment. When you agree with someone, you are essentially saying that your thoughts match theirs. It is one of the most fundamental social verbs in the English language.
Beyond just sharing opinions, we use it to confirm plans or accept conditions. If a friend asks to meet for coffee, saying 'I agree' (or more commonly 'I agree to that') shows you are on board with the suggestion. It is a bridge between two people finding common ground.
The word agree comes from the Old French word agrer, which literally means 'to make agreeable' or 'to please.' It traces back even further to the Latin ad- (to) and gratum (pleasing).
Historically, it was about creating a state of harmony. In the Middle Ages, if you were in 'agreement' with someone, it meant you were in a state of grace or pleasure with them. It has evolved from a feeling of 'pleasingness' to the modern, functional act of confirming facts or opinions.
You will hear agree used in many ways. You can agree with a person, or agree to a plan. Note that you don't usually say 'I agree' to an opinion without the preposition 'with'.
In formal business, we often use agree on a price or a date. It is a highly versatile word that works in both casual text messages ('I agree!') and complex legal contracts ('The parties hereby agree to the terms').
1. Agree to disagree: To accept that you will never reach a consensus. 2. See eye to eye: To be in full agreement. 3. Common ground: Finding points where you both agree. 4. On the same page: Being in agreement about the details. 5. Shake on it: To agree to a deal physically.
The verb agree is regular, forming 'agreed' in the past tense. It is pronounced /əˈɡriː/ in both British and American English, with the stress on the second syllable.
It is often followed by a to-infinitive (e.g., 'He agreed to go') or a that-clause (e.g., 'I agree that we should leave'). It rhymes with words like 'free', 'see', and 'degree'.
Fun Fact
It shares a root with 'grace'.
Pronunciation Guide
uh-GREE
uh-GREE
Common Errors
- pronouncing the 'g' as a 'j'
- stressing the first syllable
- adding an extra sound at the end
Rhymes With
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What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
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Grammar to Know
Subject-Verb Agreement
He agrees.
Examples by Level
I agree with you.
I think the same.
agree with + person
Do you agree?
We agree on the time.
They agreed to play.
I agree with the teacher.
She agreed to help.
We all agree.
Please agree with me.
They agreed to meet.
We finally agreed on a price.
I agree that we need more time.
They agreed to the new rules.
I cannot agree with your methods.
He agreed to be the leader.
Do you agree with the policy?
We agreed to disagree.
They agreed to sign the contract.
It is widely agreed that health is vital.
They agreed upon a strategy.
I agree in principle, but not in practice.
The board agreed to the merger.
We agreed to share the costs.
He agreed to the terms of service.
They agreed to keep it secret.
I agree with your assessment.
The committee agreed to the proposed amendments.
Experts agree that climate change is urgent.
They agreed to a ceasefire.
I find it hard to agree with such a premise.
The parties agreed to settle out of court.
We agreed to differ on this point.
It was agreed that the project would continue.
They agreed to the conditions set forth.
The signatories agreed to the protocol.
They agreed upon a course of action.
The council agreed to the ratification.
He agreed to the stipulations of the will.
They agreed to a mutual understanding.
The scholars agreed on the interpretation.
We agreed to the arbitration.
They agreed to the terms of the treaty.
Colocaciones comunes
Idioms & Expressions
"agree to disagree"
stop arguing
Let's agree to disagree.
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Easily Confused
Both imply saying yes.
Accept is for objects/invitations.
I accept the gift.
Sentence Patterns
Subject + agree + with + person
I agree with my teacher.
Familia de palabras
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
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How to Use It
10
Formality Scale
Errores comunes
Agree with is for people.
Tips
The 'With' Rule
Always use 'with' for people.
Business Meetings
Use 'agree on' for topics.
No 'Am'
Never say 'I am agree'.
Root Word
It comes from 'pleasing'.
Sentence Mining
Write 5 sentences using 'agree'.
Politeness
Use 'I agree' to build rapport.
Rhyme Time
Agree rhymes with degree.
Stress
Stress the second syllable.
Agreement
Use the noun 'agreement' for contracts.
Flashcards
Use 'agree with' vs 'agree to'.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
A-GREE: A Great Reason Everyone Enjoys
Visual Association
Two people shaking hands
Word Web
Desafío
Ask a friend three questions today and try to agree with them.
Origen de la palabra
Old French/Latin
Original meaning: to be pleasing
Contexto cultural
None
Used frequently in business to close deals.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Business
- agree to terms
- mutually agree
- agree on a price
Conversation Starters
"Do you agree that technology is good?"
"What do you and your best friend agree on?"
"Is it hard to agree on a movie?"
"Do you agree with the school rules?"
"Why do people agree to disagree?"
Journal Prompts
Write about a time you agreed with someone.
Why is it important to agree?
Describe a situation where you disagreed.
How do you reach an agreement?
Preguntas frecuentes
8 preguntasNo, it is 'I agree'.
Ponte a prueba
I ___ with you.
Agree is the correct verb here.
Which means to say yes?
Agree means to accept.
You agree with a plan.
You agree TO a plan.
Word
Significado
Prepositions matter.
Subject-Verb-Prep-Noun.
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Summary
Agreeing is the simplest way to build a connection with someone else.
- It means to think the same.
- It is a regular verb.
- Use 'with' for people.
- Use 'to' for actions.
The 'With' Rule
Always use 'with' for people.
Business Meetings
Use 'agree on' for topics.
No 'Am'
Never say 'I am agree'.
Root Word
It comes from 'pleasing'.
Ejemplo
I agree with you that the movie was very long.
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