Assent (Noun)
Meaning
Agreement with a statement or proposal to do something; "he gave his assent eagerly"; "a murmur of acquiescence from the assembly".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- She gave her assent to the marriage proposal and they set the date.
- The board of directors granted their assent to the new business plan.
- He gave his assent eagerly to the opportunity to travel abroad.
- The crowd's assent was evident by their eruption of cheers and applause.
- The company's acquisition was pending the assent of the regulatory authorities.