agree to
/əˈɡriː tuː/verb phrase★Intermediate— consent to
formal
to give one's approval or consent to something
He agreed to help us with the project.
He gave his consent to assist us with the project.
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Often followed by a noun phrase or an infinitive verb.
Collocations
agree to termsaccept the conditions or clausesagree to meetconsent to arrange a meetingagree to the planapprove the proposed plan
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💡Pro Tip
Tip
Use 'agree to' with infinitives (agree to do) or nouns (agree to the terms).
⚡Gold Rule
Rule
Do not confuse 'agree with' (share an opinion) with 'agree to' (give consent).
📖Word Origin
From Old French 'agreer' meaning 'to please', combined with the preposition 'to' indicating the object of consent.
📝Usage Notes
Used when you accept a suggestion, offer, or condition. Common in contracts and everyday speech.
Word Breakdown
agree
to consent or have the same opinion
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