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

Verb

This week, the Times published several Letters to the Editor responding to Spiegler’s essay, which ran the gamut of agreeing and disagreeing with it.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 8 July 2026
The officials submitted the document as more ships sailing the vital oil channel face attacks from Iranian military forces despite Tehran and Washington agreeing to a framework deal aimed at ending their war.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 7 July 2026

Definition of agreeing

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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
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.

— Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026