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agreeing

v.
A2 Elementary US //əˈɡɹiɪŋ// UK //ɐɡɹˈiːɪŋ// agree·ing

v. having the same opinion as someone else or saying yes to a suggestion. You use this when you think someone is right or when you accept a plan.

v. holding the same opinion as another person or consenting to a proposal. Often followed by a prepositional phrase or a to-infinitive clause.


SIMPLE

They are finally agreeing on a date for the wedding.

CONTEXTUAL

After hours of negotiation, the two companies are finally agreeing to the terms of the merger.

COMPLEX

While the committee members are agreeing in principle to the proposed reforms, they remain divided on the specific timeline for implementation.

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Origin

From agree + -ing.

Usage

Takes the preposition 'with' for people and 'on' or 'about' for topics; takes 'to' when followed by an action or proposal.

Pitfall

I am agreeing with youI agree with youAgree is a stative verb; learners often use the continuous form when they should use the simple present to state a current opinion.

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