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Phrasal verb

agree with

Definition

phrasal verb. to have the same opinion as someone else or to think that a decision is right.

phrasal verb. to share a perspective or opinion with another party; can also describe the compatibility of food or climate with a person's health.

Examples

“I totally agree with you about the movie.”

“The committee members did not agree with the new proposal to increase the budget.”

“While many historians agree with the general timeline of events, few can reach a consensus on the underlying causes of the conflict.”

Examples

simple

“I totally agree with you about the movie.”

contextual

“The committee members did not agree with the new proposal to increase the budget.”

complex

“While many historians agree with the general timeline of events, few can reach a consensus on the underlying causes of the conflict.”

Usage

followed by a person, an idea, or a specific statement.

Teaching tip

remind students that 'agree' is a verb, not an adjective; they should avoid saying 'I am agree'.

Pitfall

I am agree with you.

I agree with you.

English uses 'agree' as a verb, so it does not need the verb 'to be' before it.

Phrasal verb

Particles

with

Separability

inseparable

Pattern

agree + with + object

Synonyms

Antonyms

Grammar

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Level
A2 · Elementary
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