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agree to

phrasal verb.
Definition

phrasal verb. to say yes to a suggestion, plan, or request made by someone else.

phrasal verb. to give formal or informal consent to a proposal, condition, or course of action.


SIMPLE

They finally agree to the new contract.

CONTEXTUAL

After hours of negotiation, the manager agreed to give the staff a small pay rise.

COMPLEX

The committee refused to agree to the proposed amendments until further environmental impact studies were conducted by independent experts.

Particles
to
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
agree + to + object
Usage

followed by a noun or an infinitive verb; implies a response to an external proposal.

Teaching tip

contrast 'agree to' (accepting a proposal) with 'agree with' (sharing an opinion or being compatible with something).

Pitfall

I agree to your opinion.I agree with your opinion.use 'with' for shared opinions and 'to' for accepting requests or plans.

Last updated April 24, 2026