Assent meaning

What does “assent” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“assent” is a noun and verb with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: agreement with a statement or proposal to do something.

assent

noun

agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
“he gave his assent eagerly”
“a murmur of acquiescence from the assembly”
Synonymsacquiescence

verb

to agree or express agreement
“The Maestro assented to the request for an encore”
Synonymsaccede acquiesce
Oppositesdissent

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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