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To have the same opinion or belief as someone else; to be in harmony or accord with someone or something.
We all agreed on the plan.
Everyone was in harmony with the proposed plan.
She agreed with his assessment.
She shared the same opinion as his evaluation.
Often followed by 'with' (agree with someone) or 'on' (agree on a topic).
To consent or give permission to something, often in a formal or contractual context.
The parties agreed to the terms of the contract.
Both sides consented to the conditions outlined in the agreement.
He agreed to the proposal after some negotiation.
He gave his consent to the proposal following discussions.
Common in legal and business contexts.
Pay attention to the preposition that follows 'agree'—'with' refers to people, 'on' refers to topics, and 'to' refers to proposals or conditions.
In formal contexts (e.g., contracts, negotiations), 'agree' often implies a binding consent, while in informal contexts, it may simply mean sharing an opinion.
From Middle English 'agreye,' from Old French 'agreer,' meaning 'to please' or 'to accept.'
The verb 'agree' is often used in formal and informal contexts, but its meaning can shift slightly depending on the preposition that follows it.