disagree with

/dɪsəˈɡriː wɪð/

phrasal verb★Intermediate— to have a different opinion from someone

formalinformal

To have a different opinion or belief from someone else about something.

The team disagreed with the manager's strategy.

The team thought the manager's plan was flawed.

She disagrees with her parents about politics.

She has opposing political views from her parents.

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Often used in debates, discussions, or disagreements about opinions, decisions, or beliefs.

Collocations

disagree with someoneto have a different opinion from a persondisagree with a decisionto oppose a choice or plandisagree with a policyto oppose a rule or guideline

to accept that you have different opinions and stop arguing

to strongly oppose someone's opinion

In formal settings, use 'I disagree with your assessment.' In casual conversation, you might say, 'I don’t agree with that.'

When disagreeing, soften your tone by saying, 'I see your point, but I think...'

From Middle English 'disagree' (to be at odds) + 'with' (indicating opposition).

Common in both formal and informal contexts. Often used in debates, negotiations, or personal discussions.

disagree

to have a different opinion

verb

with

indicates opposition or contrast

preposition

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