agrees
word · lemma: agree
/əˈɡɹiz/
uh-GREEZ
/ɐɡɹˈiːz/
uh-GREEZ
Definition
'Agrees' is the third person singular of 'agree', meaning someone accepts, supports, or says yes to an idea, suggestion, or statement.
Usage & Nuances
'Agrees' is used with 'he', 'she', or 'it'. Common phrases: 'agrees with someone', 'agrees to a plan'. Mistake: don't use with 'I' or 'you' (say 'I agree'). It can mean to have the same opinion or to allow something to happen.
Spanish: está de acuerdo - coincidePortuguese (BR): concorda - aceitaPortuguese (PT): concorda - aceitaChinese (Simplified): 同意 - 赞成Chinese (Traditional): 同意 - 贊成Hindi: सहमत हैArabic: يوافقBengali: সম্মত হয় - রাজি হয়Russian: соглашаетсяJapanese: 同意するVietnamese: đồng ýKorean: 동의하다Turkish: kabul eder - katılırUrdu: متفق ہے - راضی ہےIndonesian: setuju
Example Sentences
She agrees with your idea.
basic
He agrees to help us.
basic
My friend always agrees with me.
basic
The manager agrees that we need more time.
natural
If everyone agrees, let's move forward.
natural
Nobody agrees with his decision, but he won't change it.
natural