agrees - Master This Word
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agrees Word Meanings
- to have the same opinion
- to consent or approve
- to come to an agreement
agrees Example Sentences
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agrees Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/əˈɡriː/
US
/əˈɡri/
agrees Word Etymology
Root decomposition: a- = together, gree = to step/go. Historical origin: Latin > Old French > English. Memory image: Imagine people stepping together in harmony, shaking hands to seal an agreement.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
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Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputEnglish Brain Route
I set my breath to a steady rhythm and place my hand on the table to steady myself. The moment moves as another person's view slides closer to mine, and I feel a small push of understanding bloom. I nod and keep my stance, letting my thoughts shift toward the idea we share. At last we say yes together, and the room tilts toward a path we both trust.
Real Context
Agree is a versatile verb used to express that two or more people share the same opinion, that someone gives consent, or that parties reach a mutually acceptable arrangement. In everyday speech you might say I agree with you to show alignment with someone's view, or We agree to the terms to indicate acceptance. It often collocates with prepositions and objects, such as agree with, agree to, or agree on. In formal writing you might read The committee agreed to the proposal or They agreed that the plan should proceed. Note that agree is not always the same as approve; approve focuses on permission, while agree centers on shared stance or consensus.
Usage Reminders
- Use agree with for people or opinions.
- Use agree to for accepting a proposal or plan.
- Use agree on for decisions about a topic.
- Compare with approve: approve = give permission, not just share an opinion.
- Form questions and negatives: Do you agree with me? I do not agree.
Common Misconceptions
- Agree and approve are interchangeable in all contexts.
- Agree always means permission.
- You can use agree with for things, not just people.
- Agree to and agree on are used the same way.
- You must say I agrees with you when speaking formally.
Thinking Differences
For English, agree centers on a shared stance or permission and is heavily patterned by prepositions (with, to, on). Learners often mix up which preposition to use and may assume approve, which is permission rather than shared opinion.
Learning Tips
- Learn the three main preposition patterns: with, to, on.
- I agree with you expresses alignment with a person or opinion.
- I agree to the proposal expresses acceptance of a plan or offer.
- I agreed on a plan signals consensus on a topic.
- Differentiate agree from approve, which means to permit.
- Form questions/negatives: Do you agree with me? I do not agree.
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