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assent
to express agreement with a proposal or opinion
Synonyms
Antonyms
- dissent
- object
- refuse
assent in a sentence
Most members assented to the revised terms after a brief discussion.
After reviewing the evidence, all three judges assented to the ruling.
Where it comes from
From Latin assentire, meaning 'to agree.'
Memory hook
ASSENT sounds like 'a sent yes': assent by sending your agreement.
Read it in context
- The Drift Above Science