ASSENTING Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

assenting

verb

present participle of assent

as in agreeing

to give or express one's approval (as to a proposal) are we to conclude from your silence that you assent?

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Recent Examples of assenting Switzerland voted to enshrine the availability of cash in its constitution, assenting to a push designed to guard against the demise of physical money. — Bastian Benrath-Wright, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for assenting

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Therapists recommend agreeing on how household chores will be divided before move-in day, not after resentment starts building.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026
So, what exactly are the most powerful companies in the world seemingly agreeing on?

— Don Muir, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of agreeing

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There are conceivable uses that might seem entertaining or harmless, such as interacting with a consenting celebrity or a recreation of a historical figure.

— Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

— Christopher Harris, CBS News, 1 July 2026