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- Dictionaryassent/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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ASSENT definition: 1. official agreement to or approval of an idea, plan, or request: 2. to agree to or give official…. Learn more.
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. Synonym Discussion of Assent.
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.
Definition of assent noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. 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.
Assent definition: to agree or concur; subscribe to (often followed by to). See examples of ASSENT used in a sentence.
If you assent to something, you agree to it or agree with it. I assented to the request of the publishers to write this book. American English : assent / əˈsɛnt /
assent The bill received official assent. consent I give my consent to the marriage. sanction She gave official state sanction to the drilling company for their proposed pipeline.
Definition of assent verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
ASSENT definition: 1. agreement or approval: 2. to agree to something. Learn more.
Define assent. assent synonyms, assent pronunciation, assent translation, English dictionary definition of assent. to express agreement as to a plan; concur; consent: She nodded her assent. Not to be confused with: ascent – the act or process of moving upward: The plane...
