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assent

1 of 2verb
/ə.ˈsɛnt/
Forms:assents,assenting,assented,assented
1

to agree to something, such as a suggestion, request, etc.

C2
  • During the meeting, members of the committee were asked to assent to the proposed changes in the project plan.
  • In a democratic process, citizens cast their votes to assent to or dissent from proposed legislation.
  • As a form of politeness, participants often assent by nodding or giving a verbal agreement during discussions.
  • In a democratic process, citizens assented by casting their votes in favor of the proposed legislation.
  • The board of directors assented to the budget adjustments.
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