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English noun: assent

1. assent (communication) agreement with a statement or proposal to do something


SamplesHe gave his assent eagerly.
A murmur of acquiescence from the assembly.


Synonymsacquiescence


Broader (hypernym)agreement


Narrower (hyponym)acceptance, conceding, concession, yielding


English verb: assent

1. assent (communication) to agree or express agreement


SamplesThe Maestro assented to the request for an encore.


Synonymsaccede, acquiesce


Pattern of useSomebody ----s.
Somebody ----s PP


Broader (hypernym)agree


Narrower (hyponym)connive


Antonymsdissent









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