Definition

Verb: - To agree to, to consent to, to accept: To express willingness or give permission for something to happen or for a proposal to be implemented. It implies a formal or considered approval, often after deliberation.

Usage

• This verb is used to indicate formal agreement, consent, or acceptance of a proposal, condition, or request.
• It is often used in formal, legal, or official contexts, but can also be used in personal matters requiring clear consent.
• Common sentence structure: Subject + ưng thuận + (object/noun phrase).

Usage Examples

• (She agreed to his marriage proposal.)
• (The board of directors consented to the new business plan.)
• (Do you agree to the terms in this contract?)
• (After many days of consideration, he finally consented.)

Advanced Usage

• "Ưng thuận một cách miễn cưỡng": To agree/consent reluctantly.
  • Ông chủ ưng thuận một cách miễn cưỡng cho nhân viên nghỉ phép. (The boss reluctantly agreed to the employee's leave request.)
• "Được sự ưng thuận của...": With the consent/approval of...
  • Dự án chỉ được triển khai sau khi có sự ưng thuận của chính quyền địa phương. (The project can only be implemented with the consent of the local authorities.)

Variants and Related Words

• Đồng ý (verb): To agree. (A more common and general synonym.)
• Chấp thuận (verb): To approve, to consent. (Often used in official/administrative contexts; implies authoritative approval.)
• Chấp nhận (verb): To accept. (Can be used for both abstract concepts and concrete things.)
• Bằng lòng (verb/adjective): To be willing, to consent; satisfied. (More colloquial and often used in personal contexts.)

Synonyms

• Đồng ý: To agree.
• Chấp thuận: To approve, to consent.
• Tán thành: To endorse, to approve.

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

Note: As a single Vietnamese verb, 'ưng thuận' does not form phrasal verbs in the same way English verbs do. Its meaning is contained within the single word.

Related Idioms

• "Thuận vợ thuận chồng, tát biển Đông cũng cạn": (Literal: With a harmonious and consenting couple, even the East Sea can be emptied by bailing.) This proverb emphasizes the power of mutual agreement and harmony, especially between spouses. While it uses "thuận" (to agree, to be harmonious), it conceptually relates to the idea of consent and agreement found in "ưng thuận".

verb

1. to agree to