Agree <with going> <to go> out

[Thomasage]

Hey there,
I was wondering what differnces between these sentences in meaning are?
1)He agreed with going out this evening
2)He agreed to go out this evening


Thanks in advance

 

[london calling]

1)He agreed with going out this evening
2)He agreed to go out this evening

That's the difference. I suggest you consult the dictionary and all the previous threads about 'agree'.

 

[PaulQ]

1)He agreed with going out this evening.

This is possible but needs some context and/or completing, before we could comment.

2)He agreed to go out this evening

He was asked if he would go out and he agreed.

 

[london calling]

You think 1) is possible, Paul? As it stands, I don't.

 

[PaulQ]

You think 1) is possible, Paul?

Yes.

As it stands, I don't.

Then we are in agreement:

This is possible but needs some context and/or completing, before we could comment.