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assent

[əˈsent]

assent Definition

the expression of approval or agreement.

Using assent: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "assent" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The proposal was accepted with the assent of all members.

  • Example

    He nodded his head in assent.

  • Example

    She gave her assent to the plan.

assent Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for assent

Phrases with assent

  • with one's assent

    with one's approval or agreement

    Example

    The project cannot proceed without the client's assent.

  • to give approval or agreement to something

    Example

    The board of directors has given their assent to the proposed merger.

  • assent to a proposition

    to agree to a statement or idea

    Example

    I cannot assent to the notion that all politicians are corrupt.

Origins of assent

from Latin 'assentire', meaning 'to agree'

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Summary: assent in Brief

'Assent' [əˈsent] refers to the expression of approval or agreement. It is often used in formal contexts, such as business meetings or legal proceedings, and can be expressed through gestures or words. Phrases like 'with one's assent' and 'give assent to' use 'assent' to denote approval or agreement, while 'assent to a proposition' means to agree to a statement or idea.