assent (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈsɛnt/

Definition

Agreement or approval, often formal.

Examples

• The bill received royal assent and became law.

• After much discussion, the committee gave their assent to the proposal.

• Her silent assent was enough for him to proceed.

How to Use assent

assent to (prepositional phrase)

To agree to or approve of something. — "The members assented to the changes in the policy."

Synonyms of assent

Words with a similar meaning to assent:

• agreement
• consent
• approval
• sanction

Antonyms of assent

Words with the opposite meaning to assent:

• dissent
• refusal

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