assent

/ə'sent/
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assent

He gave his assent with a firm nod.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • Agreement with a statement or proposal to do something: "Assent" refers to the act of agreeing, especially formally or officially, to something such as a plan, request, or opinion.
    • An expression of agreement: It can also denote the formal or explicit expression of such agreement.

  2. Verb:

    • To agree or express agreement: To give one's assent; to concur or approve, often after consideration.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • The new policy cannot be implemented without the board's assent.
    • He gave a silent nod of assent to the proposal.

  • Verb:

    • The committee assented to the proposed changes in the regulations.
    • She would not assent to their unreasonable demands.
Advanced Usage

  • Royal assent: The formal approval by a sovereign or head of state that makes a bill passed by parliament into law.

    • The bill received royal assent and became an act of parliament.

  • Implied assent: Agreement that is understood from actions or circumstances rather than explicitly stated.

    • By continuing to use the service, you give your implied assent to the updated terms.
Variants and Related Words
  • Assenter (n): A person who assents.
  • Assentient (adj): Agreeing; expressing assent.
Synonyms
  • Agreement: Harmony of opinion or action.
  • Consent: Permission or agreement for something to happen.
  • Approval: The action of officially agreeing to something or accepting something as satisfactory.
  • Acquiescence: The reluctant acceptance of something without protest.
Related Phrases

  • To nod assent: To indicate agreement by nodding one's head.

    • When asked if he understood, he simply nodded assent.

  • With one assent: Unanimously; with everyone agreeing.

    • The motion was carried with one assent.
Idioms

  • Give one's assent: To formally express agreement.

    • The director finally gave his assent to the project's budget.

  • Assent to something: To agree to something, often formally.

    • The country assented to the international treaty.
assent

He gave his assent with a firm nod.

Noun
  1. agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
    • he gave his assent eagerly
    • a murmur of acquiescence from the assembly
Verb
  1. to agree or express agreement
    • The Maestro assented to the request for an encore

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