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- [uh-sent]
- /əˈsɛnt/
- /əˈsent/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-sent]
- /əˈsɛnt/
Definitions of assent word
- uncountable noun assent If someone gives their assent to something that has been suggested, they formally agree to it. 3
- verb assent If you assent to something, you agree to it or agree with it. 3
- noun assent agreement, as to a statement, proposal, etc; acceptance 3
- noun assent hesitant agreement; compliance 3
- noun assent sanction 3
- verb assent to agree or express agreement 3
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Origin of assent
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English asenten < Old French asenter < Latin assentārī, equivalent to as- as- + sen(t)- (see scent) + -t- frequentative suffix + -ā- thematic vowel + -rī infinitive suffix
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Parts of speech for Assent
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
assent popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
assent usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for assent
noun assent
- consent — If you give your consent to something, you give someone permission to do it.
- concurrence — Someone's concurrence is their agreement to something.
- acknowledgment — An acknowledgment is a statement or action which recognizes that something exists or is true.
- acquiescence — Acquiescence is agreement to do what someone wants, or acceptance of what they do even though you do not agree with it.
- accord — An accord between countries or groups of people is a formal agreement, for example to end a war.
verb assent
- subscribe — to pledge, as by signing an agreement, to give or pay (a sum of money) as a contribution, gift, or investment: He subscribed $6,000 for the new church.
- accede — If you accede to someone's request, you do what they ask.
- defer — If you defer an event or action, you arrange for it to happen at a later date, rather than immediately or at the previously planned time.
- adopt — If you adopt a new attitude, plan, or way of behaving, you begin to have it.
- okay — to put one's endorsement on or indicate one's approval of (a request, piece of copy, bank check, etc.); authorize; initial: Would you OK my application?
adjective assent
- well-disposed — favorably, sympathetically, or kindly disposed: The sponsors are well-disposed toward our plan.
- agreeable — If something is agreeable, it is pleasant and you enjoy it.
Antonyms for assent
noun assent
- denial — A denial of something is a statement that it is not true, does not exist, or did not happen.
- dissension — strong disagreement; a contention or quarrel; discord.
- refusal — an act or instance of refusing.
- dissent — to differ in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority; withhold assent; disagree (often followed by from): Two of the justices dissented from the majority decision.
- veto — the power or right vested in one branch of a government to cancel or postpone the decisions, enactments, etc., of another branch, especially the right of a president, governor, or other chief executive to reject bills passed by the legislature.
verb assent
- deny — When you deny something, you state that it is not true.
- disallow — to refuse to allow; reject; veto: to disallow a claim for compensation.
- disapprove — to think (something) wrong or reprehensible; censure or condemn in opinion.
- refuse — to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.
- reject — to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.: to reject the offer of a better job.
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