assent
/əˈsɛnt/
noun
- Official or formal agreement or approval, especially from an authority.
- She nodded her head in assent when asked if she agreed.
- The king's assent was required before the law could take effect.
- The board gave its assent to the new budget proposal.
- General agreement or acceptance of an idea or opinion.
- He looked for a sign of assent from his friend before speaking.
- The audience showed their assent by clapping loudly.
- With a murmur of assent, the group decided to go ahead with the plan.
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verb
- To express agreement or approval, especially formally or officially.
- The committee assented to the proposed changes after a long discussion.
- She assented when asked if she would help with the project.
- The manager assented to the request for a day off.
- To agree with a statement or opinion.
- They all assented that the movie was worth watching.
- He assented to the idea that exercise is important for health.
- I can only assent to your conclusion if you provide more evidence.
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