agreed
agreed — adjective
1. settled or approved by every person or group involved, with nobody raising an ob
settled or approved by every person or group involved, with nobody raising an objection
The committee gathered at the agreed time of half past nine.
collocation: agreed time
Kwame and Esther shook hands on the agreed price of forty pounds.
collocation: agreed price
All four neighbours signed the agreed terms before lunch arrived.
The agreed signal was a single knock on the wooden door.
Beatriz stuck to the agreed route through the narrow back streets.
2. sharing the same view or judgement, used about two or more people who have talke
sharing the same view or judgement, used about two or more people who have talked and found their positions match
Omar and his cousin were agreed on the best way home.
pattern: be agreed on something
For once the whole family stood agreed about where to eat.
pattern: stand agreed about something
The three doctors were agreed that no operation was needed yet.
Adaeze and Svetlana were completely agreed on the answer.
The jurors were agreed about the key facts of the case.
- unanimous
used when absolutely everyone agrees, often in formal settings
- like-minded
describes people who naturally share views, without needing discussion
- divided
indicates that people hold opposing views
用法筆記
Only appears after a linking verb (be, stand); not used directly before a noun. Distinguish from adj/1: this sense describes people who share a view, not things that have been settled.
常見錯誤
agreed — verb
1. to think the same way as another person about a particular question or topic
to think the same way as another person about a particular question or topic
Hiroshi agreed that the new kitchen layout looked much better.
agree + that-clause
Fatima agreed with Amir about the fastest road to take.
agree with someone about something
Dimitri listened carefully and then agreed with the teacher's advice.
The two sisters rarely agreed on anything when they were young.
Zara read the report and agreed it showed a real problem.
- concur
formal; often used in professional or legal writing
- see eye to eye
informal idiom meaning to fully agree over time
- share a view
neutral, emphasises holding the same perspective
文法句型
agree with someone
agree that...
agree on something
用法筆記
When naming the person, use 'with' (agree with someone). When naming the topic, use 'on' or 'about'. A that-clause directly follows the verb without a preposition. This is the most frequent sense.
常見錯誤
2. to say yes when someone puts forward a request, a suggestion, or a proposed cour
to say yes when someone puts forward a request, a suggestion, or a proposed course of action
Esther agreed to help Song carry the heavy boxes upstairs.
agree + to-infinitive
After a long silence, Uncle Piet agreed to the new plan.
agree to + noun
Kwame agreed to collect the children from football training.
The landlord at last agreed to mend the leaking bathroom tap.
Beatriz agreed to the suggestion without a moment's hesitation.
文法句型
agree to do something
agree to something
用法筆記
The standard pattern is 'agree to + infinitive' (agree to help). You can also say 'agree to + noun' (agree to a proposal). Distinguish from verb/3: this sense is about accepting what someone else proposes, not jointly working out a decision.
常見錯誤
3. to settle on a particular arrangement after discussing it — such as a price, a d
to settle on a particular arrangement after discussing it — such as a price, a date, or a set of rules that everyone accepts
Adaeze and the seller agreed on a fair sum for the bicycle.
agree on + noun
The two firms agreed a date for the next round of talks.
agree a date (British usage)
Omar and his flatmate agreed on a cleaning rota at last.
The lawyers took an hour before they agreed the final wording.
All the players agreed on the rules before the match began.
文法句型
agree on something
agree a price/date/plan
用法筆記
Usually followed by 'on' or 'upon'. In British English, the verb can take a direct object without a preposition (agree a date, agree terms). Distinguish from verb/2: this sense involves two or more sides working out a decision together.
4. to report the same facts or details as another source — used of two accounts, de
to report the same facts or details as another source — used of two accounts, descriptions, or sets of figures that are consistent with each other
The witness's story agreed with what the security camera showed.
agree with + noun (consistency)
Hiroshi checked the figures twice and they agreed with the bank statement.
The two descriptions of the suspect did not agree at all.
Zara's memory of the evening agreed with her sister's version.
The weather report agreed with what the old fisherman predicted.
- correspond
formal; often used of written records or official data
- match
everyday word for two things being the same
- tally
used especially of numbers or financial accounts
- contradict
to say the opposite; one account makes the other impossible
- conflict
describes two pieces of information that cannot both be true
文法句型
agree with something
用法筆記
Subject is usually a story, account, description, or set of data — not a person. Often appears in negative form (did not agree) when pointing out inconsistencies.
5. to have a friendly and easy relationship, without arguments or tension between t
to have a friendly and easy relationship, without arguments or tension between the people involved
The two brothers agreed well during the long drive north.
intransitive: people agree (get along)
Adaeze and her mother-in-law agreed better than anyone had expected.
After sharing a room for months, the flatmates agreed well enough.
Kwame and the new team member agreed from the very first shift.
- get along
the most common everyday phrase for this meaning
- be on good terms
stresses the absence of hostility or bad feeling
- clash
describes people whose personalities or habits conflict
文法句型
agree (with each other)
用法筆記
Less common than the opinion and consent senses. Often appears with 'well' or 'together'. Describes an ongoing state of friendly relations rather than a single decision.
6. to be right for a person's body or health — used especially when food, drink, cl
to be right for a person's body or health — used especially when food, drink, climate, or surroundings either suit someone or cause discomfort
The spicy street food did not agree with Dimitri at all.
agree with + person (health/suitability)
The dry mountain air agreed with Svetlana after years in the city.
Fatima found that late suppers never agreed with her stomach.
The warm seaside climate agreed with Beatriz far more than cold winters.
- suit
broader; can refer to clothing, lifestyle, or timing as well as health
- be good for
everyday phrase focused on health benefit
- disagree with
the same meaning in the negative — food that disagrees with you makes you feel unwell
文法句型
agree with someone
用法筆記
Subject is typically food, drink, climate, or environment. The person affected is the object of 'with'. Often used in the negative (did not agree with) to describe food that caused discomfort.