Definitions
- When two or more people have the same opinion or come to a mutual understanding. - When someone accepts an offer or proposal made by another person. - When something matches or corresponds with something else.
- When someone gives their approval or agreement to something, often in a formal setting. - When someone acknowledges or accepts a statement or proposition as true. - When someone gives their consent or permission for something to happen.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to agreeing with something or someone.
- 2Both words involve giving consent or approval.
- 3Both words can be used in formal settings.
- 4Both words can be used to indicate acceptance of a statement or proposition.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Agree is more commonly used in everyday language, while assent is more formal and less common.
- 2Formality: Assent is more formal than agree and is often used in legal or official contexts.
- 3Meaning: Agree can also mean to have the same opinion as someone else, while assent specifically refers to giving approval or consent.
- 4Connotation: Agree has a neutral connotation, while assent can sometimes imply reluctance or reservation.
Remember this!
Agree and assent are synonyms that both refer to giving consent or approval. However, agree is more commonly used in everyday language and can also mean having the same opinion as someone else. Assent, on the other hand, is more formal and specifically refers to giving approval or consent, often in legal or official contexts.
