What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
agree
Example
I agree with you that the movie was great. [agree: verb]
Example
We all agreed to meet at the park at noon. [agreed: past tense]
Example
She agreed to help me with my project. [agreed: verb]
consent
Example
I need your consent before I can publish your article. [consent: noun]
Example
He consented to join us for dinner. [consented: past tense]
Example
She gave her consent for the surgery. [consent: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Agree is more common in everyday language, while consent is more commonly used in formal or legal contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between agree and consent?
Consent is generally considered more formal than agree, and is often used in situations where permission is required or in legal contexts.
