agree up

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "agree up" is not correct and not usable in written English.
It seems to be a misunderstanding or misphrasing, as "agree" does not typically pair with "up" in standard English usage. Example: "I cannot agree up with your proposal."

⚠ May contain grammatical issues

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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

17 human-written examples

DAVID REMNICK: I agree, up to a point.

The New Yorker

Even if you agree up until this point, you may be thinking about the obvious snag.

The Guardian - Sport

But fuck them, eh?" The audience seem to agree: up against fairly stiff competition around the site, including New Order and James Blake, the crowd is immense, even by Pyramid Stage headliner standards.

The Guardian - Music

I agree up to a point, and Jonathan Wilson has written about this in the past, but if you're not going to have much possession you'd better have quality counter-attacks.

The Guardian - Sport

International monitors agree up to a point, but say that any rigging was done by the political parties, not by the government, and that anyway it was not on a big enough scale to affect the result.With 7m more votes than Mr Falae, Mr Obasanjo has a comfortable-sounding margin.

The Economist

Both measurements are also observed to agree up to temperatures of about 600 °C.

Materials Science and Engineering: A

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

41 human-written examples

Ms. Bier agreed — up to a point.

The New York Times

She agreed — up to a point.

The New Yorker

Mr. Asimov agreed, up to a point.

The New York Times - Food

He agrees, up to a point.

The Guardian - Books

A Republican strategist agreed, up to a point.

The New York Times

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use more common and grammatically correct alternatives such as "agree with", "concur with", or "agree to" depending on the intended meaning.

Common error

Avoid using "up" after "agree". The correct prepositions are "with" to indicate agreement on a topic or viewpoint, and "to" to indicate agreement to a proposal or action.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "agree up" functions as a verb phrase, though its usage is non-standard. Ludwig AI states that this phrase is grammatically incorrect. It's intended to express some form of agreement or alignment, but it does not follow standard English grammar rules.

Expression frequency: Uncommon

Frequent in

News & Media

43%

Science

43%

Wiki

14%

Less common in

Formal & Business

0%

Academia

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, while the phrase "agree up" appears in some contexts, it is considered grammatically incorrect in standard English. Ludwig AI confirms this assessment. More appropriate alternatives include "agree with" or "agree to", depending on the intended meaning. Usage of "agree up" is uncommon and should be avoided in formal or professional writing. When expressing partial agreement, consider using "agree to a point" or "agree with… up to a point".

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

agree with

Uses a common preposition to indicate agreement on a specific point.

concur with

A more formal synonym for "agree with", suitable for professional contexts.

be in agreement with

Emphasizes a state of accord or alignment.

see eye to eye with

Indicates complete agreement or shared perspective.

be of one mind with

Highlights a shared opinion or decision among multiple parties.

agree to

Indicates consenting to an action or proposal.

agree on

Shows agreement about something.

settle up

Means to pay what is owed.

agreed upon

Used to describe something that has been mutually decided.

agreed in advance

Indicates a prior agreement on specific terms or conditions.

FAQs

What's the correct way to use "agree" in a sentence?

The verb "agree" is typically followed by the prepositions "with" or "to", depending on the context. Use "agree with" to express agreement on a topic or opinion, and "agree to" when consenting to an action or proposal. For example, "I "agree with" your assessment" or "I "agree to" the terms of the contract."

What can I use instead of "agree up"?

Instead of the non-standard phrase "agree up", use alternatives like ""agree with"" to indicate agreement on a topic, or ""agree to"" to express consent to an action. In some specific cases, use "settle up" if you are meaning to pay what is owed.

Is it correct to say "I agree up to a point"?

While the examples show instances of the phrase "agree up to a point", it's more common and grammatically sound to say "I "agree with" you up to a point".

What is the difference between "agree on" and "agree to"?

"Agree on" suggests a mutual understanding or consensus regarding a topic or decision, while ""agree to"" indicates consenting to a specific action, proposal, or condition. For example, "We "agree on" the budget", versus "We "agree to" sign the contract".