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"agree to something" vs. "agree with something"

by rakesh.id Thu Sep 06, 2012 6:05 am

How to choose between "agree to something" and "agree with something" ?

For example, in Sentence 1, it's "agree to something" whereas in in Sentence 2, it's "agree with something". If both these sentences are correct, can you please explain the use of different prepositions?

1. Do you agree to the conditions?
2. Please indicate to what extent you agree with the following statements.

Thanks!
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Re: "agree to something" vs. "agree with something"

by jnelson0612 Tue Sep 11, 2012 9:25 pm

rakesh.id Wrote:How to choose between "agree to something" and "agree with something" ?

For example, in Sentence 1, it's "agree to something" whereas in in Sentence 2, it's "agree with something". If both these sentences are correct, can you please explain the use of different prepositions?

1. Do you agree to the conditions?
2. Please indicate to what extent you agree with the following statements.

Thanks!


Sure:
1. I agree to take a practice test every weekend. (I agree to do something in particular)
2. I agree with your opinion that taking practice tests is useful. (I share your opinion but don't have to take any action)

Does this make more sense? :-)
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Re: "agree to something" vs. "agree with something"

by Willy Wed Sep 12, 2012 12:35 am

jnelson0612 Wrote:
rakesh.id Wrote:How to choose between "agree to something" and "agree with something" ?

For example, in Sentence 1, it's "agree to something" whereas in in Sentence 2, it's "agree with something". If both these sentences are correct, can you please explain the use of different prepositions?

1. Do you agree to the conditions?
2. Please indicate to what extent you agree with the following statements.

Thanks!


Sure:
1. I agree to take a practice test every weekend. (I agree to do something in particular)
2. I agree with your opinion that taking practice tests is useful. (I share your opinion but don't have to take any action)

Does this make more sense? :-)


Sure Jamie, it makes sense and i AGREE WITH you. :-) Thank you once again.
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Re: "agree to something" vs. "agree with something"

by jlucero Fri Sep 28, 2012 12:38 pm

Awesome.
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