Synonyms for

Assent

Verb / ʌˈsent / Another word for assent — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Agreement or approval.

Synonyms & similar words

acquiescence acquiesce dissent accede approval agreement consent concurrence acquiescence endorsement sanction ratification permission authorization leave nod okay yes acceptance assurance corroboration ratifying support

Example sentences

  1. I gave my assent before the group.
  2. The council has to assent to any spending.
  3. They assent to his report.
  4. The management will not assent to the union demands.
  5. I cannot assent to this proposal.

Quotes

  • Assent is the broadest and involves the entire being. - Samuel Rutherford
  • If you assent to a belief, you are not free to hold a contrary belief, at least so long as the first belief remains fixed. - Bertrand Russell
  • If you assent to the principal proposition, then you must assent to the subordinate proposition. - Abraham Lincoln

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