What are the definitions of “agree with”?
Learn how to use these expressions through these examples
- 1Affect- usually used in the negative to show that something has had a negative effect, especially is it makes you feel bad.
I feel terrible- that food didn't AGREE WITH my stomach.
What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “agree with”?
The most common meaning of the phrasal verb agree with is to have a good or bad effect on someone, especially in terms of how they feel physically. It is often used in a negative context to indicate that something, such as food, has caused discomfort or illness.
What are the different verb forms of “agree with”?
| Root Verb | agree with |
| Third Person Singular Present | agrees with |
| Present Participle | agreeing with |
| Simple Past | agreed with |
| Past Participle | agreed with |
Example
Spicy food doesn't agree with me.
Example
Milk agrees with her stomach.
Example
The new medication seems to be agreeing with him.
Example
The seafood we had last night didn't agree with me.
Example
The dessert we ate has not agreed with my stomach.
What kind of phrasal verb is “agree with”?
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a transitive and intransitive verb? - A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.) - An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)
Intransitive verb
“agree with” is an intransitive phrasal verb because it doesn't require an object to complete its meaning. It forms a complete sentence without an object.
Example
The food didn't agree with my stomach.
Example
The new medication seems to be agreeing with him.
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb? - A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle. - An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.
Inseparable
“agree with” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.
Example
The food didn't agree with my stomach.
Example
The new medication seems to be agreeing with him.
What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “agree with”?
Good things to know
Does “agree with” have an informal or formal tone?
Agree with is a neutral phrasal verb that can be used in both informal and formal contexts. It is appropriate for everyday conversations, as well as more formal settings, such as business meetings or academic discussions.
