Which should you use, accept, agree or offer? Accept may not be followed by an infinitive or infinitive phrase; accept may not be used to mean agree. Depending on the context, offer is sometimes used to correct the usage error.
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If he accepts to leave, that will open the door for negotiations.
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| Correct: |
If he agrees to leave, that will open the door for negotiations.
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| Incorrect: |
I know that they will accept to help me.
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| Correct: |
I know that they will offer to help me.
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