assent

From Old French assenter, from Latin assentio, from ad- 'to' + sentire 'feel, think'.

NOUN (1)

[/əˈsɛnt/^en-US] [/əˈsɛnt/^en-GB]

Synonyms agreement generalformal , approval general , consent formallegal , concurrence formalacademic , sanction formalofficial , acquiescence formalpassive

Antonyms dissent direct_opposite , disagreement , refusal , rejection

Assent refers to the act of expressing [agreement](agreement) or [approval](approval) to a proposal, statement, or idea. It signifies a formal or conscious acceptance of something, often implying a deliberate decision rather than a mere lack of [dissent](dissent).

plural
assents

After a lengthy discussion, the committee finally gave its [assent](assent) to the new policy.
He nodded in [assent](assent), indicating that he understood and concurred with the plan.
The [assent](assent) of all parties was crucial for the treaty to be ratified.

uncountable: true

VERB (1)

[/əˈsɛnt/^en-US] [/əˈsɛnt/^en-GB]

Synonyms agree general , approve , consent formalvolitional , concur formalacademic , concede implies_initial_resistance , acquiesce formalpassive

Antonyms dissent direct_opposite , disagree , refuse , reject

To [assent](assent) means to express [agreement](agreement) with or [approval](approval) of something. It is to concur with a proposal or statement, often by giving one's formal [consent](consent) or affirmation.

past_participle	past_tense	present_participle	third_person_singular_present
assented	assented	assenting	assents

The judge heard the testimony and chose to [assent](assent) to the prosecution's request.
She was reluctant at first but eventually [assented](assented) to their urgent plea for help.
Do you [assent](assent) to the terms and conditions outlined in the contract?