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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"
The meaning of ASSENT is to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur. How to use assent in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Assent.
Assent definition: to agree or concur; subscribe to (often followed by to). See examples of ASSENT used in a sentence.
ASSENT definition: 1. official agreement to or approval of an idea, plan, or request: 2. to agree to or give official…. Learn more.
consent or assent to a condition, or agree to do something. noun. agreement with a statement or proposal to do something. “he gave his assent eagerly”. synonyms: acquiescence. see more. see less. types: acceptance.
assent. 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.
If someone gives their assent to something that has been suggested, they formally agree to it. He gave his assent to the proposed legislation. American English : assent / əˈsɛnt /
Assent definition: To express agreement or acceptance, as of a proposal.
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. She is by common assent, the best person for the job.
n. 1. agreement, as to a statement, proposal, etc; acceptance. 2. hesitant agreement; compliance. 3. sanction.
Definition of assent verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
