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It is not "assent", but good guess. A synonym for agree is "consent." You should usually only use the phrase "I consent" in a formal situation. "Dissent" is the antonym of "consent." Remember, there is no such word as "assent," and you should only use the phrase "I consent" in a formal situation.
concur Agree, consent, accede, assent, concur
There are a couple definitions given for the word "assent." The basic meaning of the word is to agree or concur. Or basically, to give consent to something.
dispensation, ratification
Both words boil down to "agreement," but "consent" seems to hold a greater use with regards to legal matters, such as "the age of consent." Either way, both words indicate "agreement." The essential difference is that consent implies that you must have it. No consent, don't do it. Assent can be just a preference. It can also imply a voting situation. In some things you require the consent of all concerned; in others you only need the assent of the majority. This is very much a grey area; when the US Senate is asked to "advise and consent" this is done by majority vote, but a majority must be obtained. =========================================================== ASSENT: synonyms assent , consent , accede , acquiesce , agree , subscribe mean to concur with what has been proposed. assent implies an act involving the understanding or judgment and applies to propositions or opinions . consent involves the will or feelings and indicates compliance with what is requested or desired . acquiesce implies tacit acceptance or forbearance of opposition
1. Right: used to indicate assent, agreement, or affirmation.2. Okays: used to indicate approval or assent.3. Agree: to consent or say yes to.
1. Right: used to indicate assent, agreement, or affirmation.2. Okays: used to indicate approval or assent.3. Agree: to consent or say yes to.
The observance of the principle that the state cannot be sued without its consent means that the state or its government has its root in the juridical and practical notion that the state can do no wrong. The word consent means to give assent or agree.
The observance of the principle that the state cannot be sued without its consent means that the state or its government has its root in the juridical and practical notion that the state can do no wrong. The word consent means to give assent or agree.
Nodding your head often is a sign of assent in society
The homophone for "assent" is "ascent."
She nodded in agreement to assent to their proposal.