Agree with means :
1- To have the same opinion about something as someone else :
- Do you agree with me about the issue.
- They all agreed with me .
2- To accept a suggestion or idea:
- I agree with his idea of trying once again.
- I agree with making more effort.
3- To be compatible ,consistent:
- Your story doesn't agree with what the police said.
- His words agree with yours.
4- To be suitable, appropriate, pleasing, or healthful:
- Spicy food doesn't agree with me.
- You look well - the mountain air must agree with you.
Agree on/about something or agree something in British means To agree with people on/about other matters after disusing, to reach a decision about something:
- We agreed on the price.
- They agreed on selling the house.
- My father and I don't agree about/on very much.
Agree to means to accept something:
- We agreed to her suggestion.
- My sister doesn't agree to selling her house.
References
- American Heritage Dictionary.
- Longman Advanced American Dictionary
- Cambridge Advanced Learners'Dictionary
Thursday, July 23, 2009
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