assent Definition
the expression of approval or agreement.
Using assent: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "assent" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The proposal was accepted with the assent of all members.
Example
He nodded his head in assent.
Example
She gave her assent to the plan.
assent Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for assent
Antonyms for assent
- dissent
- disagreement
- objection
Phrases with assent
with one's assent
with one's approval or agreement
Example
The project cannot proceed without the client's assent.
give assent to
to give approval or agreement to something
Example
The board of directors has given their assent to the proposed merger.
assent to a proposition
to agree to a statement or idea
Example
I cannot assent to the notion that all politicians are corrupt.
Origins of assent
from Latin 'assentire', meaning 'to agree'
Summary: assent in Brief
'Assent' [əˈsent] refers to the expression of approval or agreement. It is often used in formal contexts, such as business meetings or legal proceedings, and can be expressed through gestures or words. Phrases like 'with one's assent' and 'give assent to' use 'assent' to denote approval or agreement, while 'assent to a proposition' means to agree to a statement or idea.
