AGREE WITH – Phrasal Verb

What is the Meaning of AGREE WITH?

for English Language Learners (ELL) – those learning to speak English as a Second Language (ESL), or English as an Additional Language (EAL)

something agrees with someone

Remember: A phrasal verb’s definition is different than the meaning of the verb + preposition. It is difficult to guess at the meaning of a phrasal verb. Phrasal verbs must be memorized, in the same way new vocabulary must be memorized.

AGREE WITH can also be as a regular verb + preposition meaning: to have the same idea or opinion as someone. e.g., I agree with you.

The definition for the phrasal verb AGREE WITH is below.

Definition:

If something agrees with you, it makes you feel happy or healthy.

If a certain food or drink doesn’t agree with you, it makes you feel unwell.

Examples:

1. Holidaying at the ocean obviously agrees with you. You look great!

2. Is retirement agreeing with you?

3. Do you mind if we go home early? Something I ate at the restaurant isn’t agreeing with me.

4. I like garlic, but it doesn’t agree with me.

Note: This phrasal verb is most commonly used in the negative.

present	AGREE WITH
present participle	AGREEING WITH
past	AGREED WITH
past participle	AGREED WITH

Note: This can also be used as a regular verb + preposition to mean that you have the same idea or opinion as someone. e.g., I agree with you.