ADV

heartily, strongly, very much
I very much agree with the prime minister
absolutely, completely, entirely, fully, wholeheartedly
I agree entirely with what you have said
broadly, generally
It is generally agreed that more funding is needed for education
unanimously
gravely, lamely, meekly, soberly, tartly
' That's true, ' she agreed gravely

VERB + AGREE

cannot
be inclined to
I'm inclined to agree there's nothing we can do

PREP

about
We don't always agree about everything
on/upon
Are we all agreed on this?
with
Do you agree with me that the scheme won't work?

PHRASES

I couldn't agree more I
couldn't agree more with what has just been said
I quite agree, I'm sure you will agree
I'm sure you'll agree that this issue is vitally important to the success of the company

ADV

voluntarily
readily
She suggested a walk in the open air and he readily agreed
grudgingly, reluctantly
kindly
Edith Harlow has kindly agreed to help
tacitly
provisionally

PREP

to
He agreed to our proposals

ADV

expressly
tacitly
verbally
provisionally
It was provisionally agreed that 12 August was to be the date

VERB + AGREE

be unable to, fail to
The two countries were unable to agree on a common strategy

PHRASES

agree to differ/disagree
We must just agree to disagree on this point
(be) mutually agreed
working towards mutually agreed goals |
internationally/ nationally agreed
nationally agreed guidelines