consented (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /kənˈsɛntɪd/

Definition

Agreed to do something or allowed something to happen, often after consideration.

Examples

• After much discussion, the parents finally consented to their daughter attending the overseas program.

• The patient consented to the surgery only after fully understanding all the potential risks.

• The committee unanimously consented to the proposal, paving the way for its implementation.

How to Use consented

consent to (prepositional phrase)

To agree to something, often a request or action. — "The landlord consented to the tenants having a pet."

consent to a request (collocation)

To agree to what someone has asked for. — "The manager consented to her request for a day off."

Synonyms of consented

Words with a similar meaning to consented:

• agreed
• assented
• acquiesced
• concurred

Antonyms of consented

Words with the opposite meaning to consented:

• refused
• objected

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