ASSENT


Meaning of ASSENT in English

verb

to give or express one's consent or concurrence

assented grudgingly to her plans for the evening

Synonyms: accede, acquiesce, agree, consent, subscribe, yes

Related Word: adopt, embrace, espouse; accept; abide, bear (with), endure, stand, suffer, tolerate; down, stomach, swallow, take; defer, relent, submit, yield

Idioms: be at one with, cast one's vote for, give the nod of approval, go along with, see eye to eye with

Contrasted words: rebuff, refuse, reject, scorn, scout, spurn; deny, gainsay

Antonyms: dissent

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