assenting (C1)

verb (present participle) / adjective

Pronunciation: /əˈsɛntɪŋ/

Definition

Expressing approval or agreement, typically in a formal or official context.

Examples

• The committee members were assenting to the new budget without much debate.

• By remaining silent, he was implicitly assenting to the terms of the contract.

• Her assenting nod gave the speaker the confidence to continue with his presentation.

How to Use assenting

assenting to (something) (prepositional phrase)

To agree or give approval to a proposal or idea. — "The board was assenting to the merger after careful consideration."

Synonyms of assenting

Words with a similar meaning to assenting:

• agreeing
• consenting
• concurring
• acceding

Antonyms of assenting

Words with the opposite meaning to assenting:

• dissenting
• objecting
• refusing

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