Agree

How to use "agree (up)on," "agree to [noun/pronoun]," "agree [infinitive]," and "agree with" correctly

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1. agree (up)on = [of two or more parties] “to have the same opinion about (something)” or “to reach an agreement regarding (something)”

two sides agreed on a course of action

2. agree to [noun/pronoun] = “accept”

agree to your demands

3. agree [infinitive] = “to express willingness to [verb]”

agree to accept responsibility
agree to do my homework regularly

4. agree with = “to have the same opinion as; concur”

agree to your views on the matter
agree with your views on the matter

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