Assent

/əˈsɛnt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The expression of approval or agreement.

The committee reached an assent on the proposed budget increases.

Agreement to a proposal or decision.

Her assent to the new policy was noted in the meeting minutes.

A formal agreement or approval, especially in an official or legal context.

The bill was passed without any dissent, signaling unanimous assent among the legislators.

verb

To express approval or agreement, typically after careful consideration.

The board members assented to the changes proposed in the project plan.

To give one's consent or agreement formally.

He assented to the contract terms after reviewing them thoroughly.

To agree to something in a formal context.

The treaty was signed once both parties had assented to the final terms.

Late Middle English: from Latin 'assentire', from 'ad-' meaning 'to' + 'sentire' meaning 'to feel'.

give assent

To express agreement or approval.

assent to

To agree to something, typically after consideration.

silent assent

Agreement or approval expressed without words; tacit approval.

consent

Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.

approve

To officially agree to or accept as satisfactory.

endorse

To declare one's public approval or support of.

Yeah, sure!

When she asked if we should grab dinner, I was like, 'Yeah, sure!' that's my assent.