Synonyms agree

agree ▪ accept ▪ approve ▪ go along with somebody/​something ▪ consent

These words all mean to say that you will do what somebody wants or that you will allow something to happen.

agree to say that you will do what somebody wants or that you will allow something to happen:

He agreed to let me go early.

accept to be satisfied with something that has been done, decided or suggested:

They accepted the court’s decision.

approve to officially agree to a plan, suggestion or request:

The committee unanimously approved the plan.

go along with somebody/​something (rather informal) to agree to something that somebody else has decided; to agree with somebody else’s ideas:

She just goes along with everything he suggests.

consent (rather formal) to agree to something or give your permission for something:

She finally consented to answer our questions.

Patterns

to agree/​consent to something

to agree/​consent to do something

to agree to/​accept/​approve/​go along with/​consent to a plan/​proposal

to agree to/​accept/​approve a request