agree on

agree (up)on

To accept a proposal or idea in accord with others; to reach a consensus. The union and the company have finally agreed on the terms of the new contract. Bob and Sheila are both so busy that they can't agree upon a date for the party. My fiancé and I are of like mind on many things, but we just can't agree on how many guests to invite to our wedding.

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agree (up)on someone or something

to agree to the choice of someone or something. Let's try to agree upon a date.

See also: agree, on

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