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Definition of assent

assent

/əˈsɛnt/
as · sent
Plural:assents
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Adjective:assentive
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Past Simple:assented
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Past Participle:assented
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Present Participle:assenting
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assent Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The expression of approval, agreement, or official sanction.

Example

"The bill requires formal royal assent before it can become law."

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• verb

1

To express approval or agreement, typically in an official or formal capacity.

Example

"The committee members readily assented to the proposed budget changes."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'assent' (agreement or approval) with its homophone 'ascent' (an upward climb or slope).

• Rhymes for assent

• Nearby Words

assembly
assemblyman
assemblywoman
assent
assenter
assert
assertion

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old French assenter, from Latin assentire ('to approve, agree to'), formed from ad- ('to') and sentire ('to feel, think').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Assent. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/assent
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