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assent

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Noun

agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
- he gave his assent eagerly
- a murmur of acquiescence from the assembly

Verb

to agree or express agreement
- The Maestro assented to the request for an encore

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Synonyms:
acquiescence accede acquiesce

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Words pronounced/spelled similarly to "assent":
askant asquint assonant accent agent ascent assent augend ascend assonate more...
Words contain "assent":
assent assenter assentient assenting
Words contain "assent" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
assent nod quasi contract connive ratify affirmatory acquiescence blackball affirmative dissent more...

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