agree to vs agree on

Both 'agree to' and 'agree on' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Agree to' is used when someone consents to a proposal or request, while 'agree on' is used when two or more parties reach a mutual understanding or decision.

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agree to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'agree to' when someone consents to a proposal or request. It indicates acceptance or approval of something.

Examples:

She agreed to the terms of the contract.
He agreed to help with the project.
They agreed to meet at the restaurant.
I agreed to the changes in the plan.
The committee agreed to the new policy.

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But another time, please ask me before you agree to host a wedding.
If you would only agree to replace Cardinal Mercuri.
You have to agree to meet me now.
I didn't agree to this, Eli.
The doctors agree to visit him there.
And hereby agree to indemnify the plaintiff against alleged...
Not all people with rosacea agree to take antibiotics.
I agree to be part of your project.
If you agree to undertake this contract.
If thou agree to make peace.
I didn't agree to work with you for the comforts.
If you agree to limit your questions to the trial-to-market period.
Otherwise, I'd never agree to be a bridesmaid.
Continuing navigation if agree to use.
The Parties agree to create favourable conditions for developing GALILEO applications.
They agree to improve cooperation in this area.
The Parties agree to review these provisions, as appropriate.
The Germans themselves agree to this.
The Commission can agree to the linguistic Amendment 12.
Divya would never agree to use...

Alternatives:

consent to
accept
approve
comply with
accede to

agree on

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'agree on' when two or more parties reach a mutual understanding or decision. It indicates consensus or unity on a particular topic or issue.

Examples:

They finally agreed on a budget for the project.
The team agreed on the best approach to solve the problem.
We need to agree on a date for the meeting.
The negotiators agreed on the terms of the contract.
Can we agree on a time to meet?

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We just have to agree on an exit strategy.
It seems we can finally agree on something.
All educated people agree on that.
But most scientists agree on the final chapter.
You know we never agree on anything.
Let us agree on a universal definition.
Any restaurant you can agree on.
Both the Council and Parliament agree on this.
I think we all agree on this.
We likewise agree on air inside buildings.
I totally agree on the issue of economic governance.
Various professional bodies should agree on common property valuation standards.
We therefore ultimately agree on this approach.
Holders may also agree on switching right-of-occupancy apartments.
We all agree on the idealistic motives.
It's the one thing the Lieutenant and I agree on.
Now that's something we can agree on.
And we agree on everything, Kimmy.
Finally, something we agree on.
We didn't agree on anything.

Alternatives:

reach an agreement on
come to a consensus on
decide on
settle on
concur on

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