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

refuse gofor accept 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.

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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