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    assent
    /əˈsɛnt/

    noun

    • 1. the expression of approval or agreement: "a loud murmur of assent"

    verb

    • 1. express approval or agreement: "the Prime Minister assented to the change"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of assent in English - Cambridge Dictionary

    ASSENT definition: 1. official agreement to or approval of an idea, plan, or request: 2. to agree to or give official…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › assentAssent Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of ASSENT is to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur. How to use assent in a sentence.

  4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › assentAssent - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Assent means agreement. If you nod your head in assent, you agree to something or you assent to it. As a verb, assent is generally followed by a phrase beginning with the word "to:" You assent to a plan, an agreement, or to an idea. Assent is also something that you can give.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › assentASSENT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Assent definition: to agree or concur; subscribe to (often followed by to). See examples of ASSENT used in a sentence.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishASSENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    1. uncountable noun [oft with poss] If someone gives their assent to something that has been suggested, they formally agree to it. He gave his assent to the proposed legislation. [+ to/for] Without their assent a political settlement cannot be reached.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishassent noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    assent. noun. /əˈsent/. /əˈsent/. [uncountable] (formal) assent (to something) official agreement to or approval of something. The director has given her assent to the proposals. He nodded (his) assent. There were murmurs of both assent and dissent from the crowd.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › assentAssent - definition of assent by The Free Dictionary

    n. 1. agreement, as to a statement, proposal, etc; acceptance. 2. hesitant agreement; compliance. 3. sanction. vb. (usually foll by: to) to agree or express agreement. [C13: from Old French assenter, from Latin assentīrī, from sentīre to think]

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryASSENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    ASSENT meaning: 1. official agreement to or approval of an idea, plan, or request: 2. to agree to or give official…. Learn more.

  10. www.yourdictionary.com › assentAssent Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Assent Definition. To express agreement or acceptance, as of a proposal. To express acceptance of an opinion, proposal, etc.; agree (to); concur. To agree to, give approval. To admit a thing as true. Agreement; concurrence. Reached assent on a course of action. Consent or agreement; concurrence. Acquiescence; consent.

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordASSENT - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

    Definitions of 'assent'. 1. If someone gives their assent to something that has been suggested, they formally agree to it. [...] 2. If you assent to something, you agree to it or agree with it. [...] More.