Phrasal verb
agree with
Meanings
(Food, drink, or medicine) to suit someone and not make them feel sick.
To have the same opinion as someone; to share a view.
(A color, style, or thing) to suit someone or look good on them.
Definition
If something agrees with someone, it matches them well or suits their body or taste.
"Agree with" most commonly means that food, drink, or medicine suits you and does not make you feel ill. It can also mean that a color, style, or plan suits someone. In another common use, it means to have the same opinion as someone.
Examples
- Spicy food doesn’t agree with me, so I order something mild.
- Does this kind of tea agree with you, or does it upset your stomach?
- That bright red scarf really agrees with her.
- I agree with them that we should start earlier.
Common mistake
Learners often say "agree to someone" for opinions, but the correct form is "agree with someone" (and "agree to" is used for accepting a proposal).
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