consent

¹con·sent

intransitive verb \kən-ˈsent\

Definition of CONSENT

1

: to give assent or approval : agree <consent to being tested>

2

archaic : to be in concord in opinion or sentiment

— con·sent·er noun

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

Examples of CONSENT

1. He was reluctant at first but finally consented.
2. <refused to consent to the marriage>

Origin of CONSENT

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

First Known Use: 13th century

Related to CONSENT

Synonyms

acquiesce, agree, assent, come round, accede, subscribe

Antonyms

dissent

Related Words

adopt, embrace, espouse; abide, bear (with), endure, stand, suffer, tolerate; stomach, swallow, take; bow, knuckle under, relent, submit, succumb, yield

Near Antonyms

rebuff, refuse, reject, scorn, spurn; deny, gainsay

See Synonym Discussion at assent

Rhymes with CONSENT

absent, accent, Advent, anent, ascent, assent, augment, besprent, cement, comment, content, convent, descent, detent, dissent, docent, event, extent, ferment, foment, fragment, frequent, hell-bent, indent, intent, invent, lament, loment, low-rent, mordent, outspent, percent, pigment, portent, present, prevent, pup tent, quitrent, rack-rent, relent, repent, resent, segment, Shymkent, Tashkent, torment, well-meant, wisent

²consent

noun

Definition of CONSENT

1

: compliance in or approval of what is done or proposed by another : acquiescence <he shall have power, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to make treaties — United States Constitution>

2

: agreement as to action or opinion; specifically : voluntary agreement by a people to organize a civil society and give authority to the government

Examples of CONSENT

1. He did not give his consent for the use of his name in the advertisement.
2. No one may use the vehicle without the consent of the owner.

First Known Use of CONSENT

14th century

Related to CONSENT

Synonyms

allowance, authorization, clearance, concurrence, permission, granting, green light, leave, license (or licence), sanction, sufferance, warrant

Antonyms

interdiction, prohibition, proscription

Related Words

imprimatur, seal, signature, stamp; accreditation, certification; liberty, pass; concession, patent, permit; tolerance, toleration; acceptance, acquiescence, agreement, assent, OK (or okay); accord, grant

Near Antonyms

denial, refusal, rejection, revocation; taboo (also tabu); injunction, veto; deterrence, discouragement, repression, suppression; ban, embargo, exclusion