n.
Pronunciation: k ə n- ' sent
Function: intransitive verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French consentir, from Latin consentire, from com- + sentire to feel ― more at SENSE
Date: 13th century
1 : to give assent or approval : AGREE < consent to being tested>
2 archaic : to be in concord in opinion or sentiment
synonyms see ASSENT
– con · sent · er noun
– con · sent · ing · ly \ - ' sen-ti ŋ -l ē \ adverb