Assent
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈsɛnt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Assent is a verb meaning (intransitive) To agree to a proposal.
Meaning
(intransitive) To agree to a proposal.
More Meanings
- Agreement; act of agreeing.
- (countable, property law) A legal instrument that conveys real estate to an heir under the terms of a will.
Example Sentences
He lowered his head in assent.
I will give this act my assent.
The princess assented to all that was suggested.
And the Jews also assented, saying that these things were so.
Word Forms
- assents
- assenting
- assented
Synonyms for assent
Depending on context, synonyms include consent, affirm, allow, astipulate, aver, soothe.
Antonyms for assent
Common opposites include decline, deny, disapprove, disassent, dissent, object.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include consent, comply, acquiesce, acquiescence, accede, acceptance.
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