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- DictionaryAs·sent/əˈsent/
noun
- 1. the expression of approval or agreement: "a loud murmur of assent"
verb
- 1. express approval or agreement, typically officially: "“Guest house, then,” Frank assented cheerfully"
ASSENT definition: 1. official agreement to or approval of an idea, plan, or request: 2. to agree to or give official…. Learn more.
noun. /əˈsent/. /əˈsent/. [uncountable] (formal) assent (to something) official agreement to or approval of something. The director has given her assent to the proposals. He nodded (his) assent. There were murmurs of both assent and dissent from the crowd.
3 days ago · 1. uncountable noun [oft with poss] If someone gives their assent to something that has been suggested, they formally agree to it. He gave his assent to the proposed legislation. [ + to/for] Without their assent a political settlement cannot be reached. Synonyms: agreement, accord, sanction, approval More Synonyms of assent. 2. verb.
ASSENT meaning: 1. agreement or approval: 2. to agree to something.
Assent definition: to agree or concur; subscribe to (often followed by to). See examples of ASSENT used in a sentence.
1. Agreement; concurrence: reached assent on a course of action. 2. Acquiescence; consent: gave my assent to the plan. [Middle English assenten, from Old French assentir, from Latin assentārī : ad-, ad- + sentīre, to feel; see sent- in Indo-European roots .] as·sent′er, as·sen′tor n. as·sent′ing·ly adv. as·sen′tive adj.
Assent Definition. ə-sĕnt. assented, assenting, assents. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Verb. Noun. Filter. verb. assented, assenting, assents. To express agreement or acceptance, as of a proposal. American Heritage. To express acceptance of an opinion, proposal, etc.; agree ( to ); concur.
