“Agree To” vs. “Agree With”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 6, 2023
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The difference between “agree to” and “agree with”
- "Agree to" focuses on giving consent or approval to a specific proposal, request, or condition, while "agree with" focuses on sharing the same opinion or viewpoint with someone else.
- "Agree to" emphasizes the subject's willingness to undertake or comply with something, whereas "agree with" emphasizes the alignment of thoughts or opinions between the subject and the object.
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What is the definition of “agree to” and “agree with”?
Agree to
- "Agree to" is a phrasal verb that means giving consent, approval, or acceptance to a proposal, request, or condition.
- It implies that the subject agrees to undertake or comply with something, typically an action or obligation.
- "Agree to" is often used when formal or explicit consent is required, such as agreeing to terms and conditions, agreements, contracts, or specific actions.
Agree with
- "Agree with" is a phrasal verb that means having the same opinion, view, or belief as someone else.
- It indicates alignment or harmony of thoughts and implies that the subject's opinion corresponds or is in accordance with the object.
- "Agree with" can also imply supporting or favoring a person, idea, or action.
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“Agree to” is the more popular variant on the web.
More popular
Agree to
3,620,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- She agreed to help me with my project.
- The committee agreed to the proposed changes in the policy.
- I agreed to meet him at the café for lunch.
Agree with
355,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- I agree with your assessment of the situation.
- She agrees with his decision to pursue higher education.
- We all agreed with her suggestion for the project.
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