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Synonyms for

Consent

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

Definition

to give permission or agree to something

Synonyms & similar words

gofor accept refuse approve allow agree assent authorize comply endorse permit sanction yield acquiesce concur grant

Synonyms by register

Formal

assent accord authorization sanction

Informal

okay go-ahead green light yes

Literary

acquiescence compliance

Antonyms

refusal denial protest objection dissent rejection disagreement

Common collocations

  • give consent
  • seek consent
  • obtain consent
  • with consent
  • without consent
  • informed consent
  • express consent
  • implied consent

Word family

noun consent
verb consent

Usage note

Consent implies agreement to a proposal or action. It is often used in legal and ethical contexts, particularly regarding permission or authorization.

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Example sentences

  1. My parents must consent to my going on the field trip.
  2. The doctor will not operate without your consent.
  3. I cannot consent to this marriage.
  4. She needed her parents' consent to join the club.
  5. Without your consent, we cannot proceed with the plan.

Quotes

  • Love without consent is like a flower without fragrance.
  • Consent is not the absence of no. It is an enthusiastic YES!
  • Consent is not the absence of coercion, but the presence of a mutually given respect.

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