Main Entry: ¹con·sent

Pronunciation: \kən-ˈsent\

Function: intransitive verb

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French consentir, from Latin consentire, from com- + sentire to feel — more at sense

Date: 13th century

1 : to give assent or approval : agree <consent to being tested>
2 archaic : to be in concord in opinion or sentiment

synonyms see assent

— con·sent·er noun

— con·sent·ing·ly \-ˈsen-tiŋ-lē\ adverb