to assent

Examples

• All

• Parents and teachers provided consent, and children assented to all study procedures.

  Academic text (2013)

• After a moment, he slowly assents by nodding his head.

  Fiction book (1994)

• You know that if you assent to Ma, she will praise you for being sensible.

  Fiction book (1990)

• The Office of Management and Budget, which reviews all new regulations, assented to the rule in January.

  Academic text (2012)

• Within less than 30 minutes, Reagan assented to the plan.

  Academic text (2014)

• Preschoolers were included in the study if they assented to wear the heart rate monitor for the duration of data collection.

  Academic text (2015)

• Informed consent was provided by teachers and parents/guardians, with students assenting to participate.

  Academic text (2011)

• Nevertheless, they both nodded and assented seriously, as if a question of great import had been asked.

  Fiction book (1992)

• Here, Tupinamb asks for their permission to leave, and they assented by playing the distinctive rhythm appropriate to his song.

  Academic text (2003)

• After considering the proposal carefully, the board finally assented to the changes.

Synonyms

A

to agree

vsto assent

∞ 1.0

Have the same opinion or say yes

is often more formal and based on careful thought than casual yes

A

to accept

vsto assent

∞ 1.3

To believe or agree that something is true

leans more to considered, often formal consent rather than belief

A

to approve

vsto assent

∞ 1.6

To officially agree to something or think that it is good

emphasizes considered agreement, not just administrative acceptance

E

to endorse

vsto assent

183 4.2

To publicly show support for a person or idea

is formal or considered agreement, not primarily public support

S

to sign off

vsto assent

95 3.9

To give official approval, usually by writing your name on a document

is formal consent based on careful thought, not only procedural sign-off

R

to ratify

vsto assent

• Formal

70 6.0

Officially approve an agreement, law, or decision

is broader formal approval, not only post-decision confirmation

S

to sign a treaty

vsto assent

• Formal

23 3.2

Officially agree to a written deal between countries by putting your name on it

is formal approval more generally, not limited to treaty signing

A

to acquiesce

vsto assent

• Formal

20 8.4

To accept something you do not want without complaining

is a considered, willing approval rather than reluctant acceptance

S

to sanction

vsto assent

• Formal

16 7.1

To give religious approval during a formal ceremony

is formal approval focused on considered consent rather than ritual

S

to sign on the dotted line

vsto assent

10 4.3

Officially agree to something by writing your name on a document

is considered approval in general, not only expressed by signing

C

to countenance

vsto assent

• Formal

10 8.3

To allow something by showing approval

is specific formal agreement reached after careful consideration

A

to accede

vsto assent

• Formal

7 8.2

To agree to a request or demand after hesitation

is agreement given after thoughtful approval rather than after hesitation

A

to approbate

vsto assent

• Formal

9.9

To give official permission to a plan or document by an authority

is formal approval after careful personal consideration rather than legal formality

V

to vise

vsto assent

• Formal

9.1

To approve a document, usually by signing or stamping it

covers considered approval in general, not only document stamping

O

to O.K.

vsto assent

2.3

To give permission to start or use something

is agreement arrived at after thought rather than simple authorization

Antonyms

D

to dissent

• Formal

39 6.8

To disagree publicly with an official idea or decision

How Agreeing

to endorse

183 4.2

to assent

• Formal

4 6.6

to approve

∞ 1.6

to agree

∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

Etymology