ASSENTS Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

assents 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of assent

as in agrees

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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assents

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noun

plural of assent

as in agreements

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Recent Examples of assents

Verb

False endorsement and misappropriation, FanDuel could insist, are inapplicable to a personalized video setting where the video’s talent voluntarily assents in exchange for compensation. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for assents

Verb

Delphine Jelk, Guerlain master perfumer and creative director of fragrance, agrees.

— Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026
Christine Hutter, founder and CEO of Moritz Grossmann, agrees.

— Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of agrees

Noun

Other notable laws passed this legislative session included a ban on 287(g) agreements and the Maryland Community Trust Act.

— Dennis Valera, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
The clearest sign of that ambition is a pair of unannounced K-drama projects DRX has signed agreements around.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of agreements

Verb

No one specifically consents to be included in them, but people have no choice.

— Anne Toomey McKenna, The Conversation, 30 June 2026
The site adds that the winner's identity (in this case, the beneficiary) is kept confidential under Ohio law, unless the winner consents to be identified in writing.

— Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2025

Definition of consents

Noun

As his offers continued to stack up, Pruitt learned about Madison Crowell, a 2024 graduate of Georgia's Liberty County High School who was believed to hold a national record with 231 college acceptances and about $15 million in scholarships.

— Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
The class received more than 1,300 college acceptances, including several who earned full-ride scholarships.

— Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026

Definition of acceptances

Noun

The plans remain subject to definitive agreements, customer commitments, financing, regulatory approvals and other project requirements.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026
Applications will cost €20, most are expected to be processed within minutes, and approvals will generally remain valid for three years.

— Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of approvals

Noun

How to organize documents so nothing gets lost Keep passports, identification, reservation confirmations and emergency contacts together in one place.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026
The traveler is left managing multiple confirmations, while employees may lack a complete picture of the guest’s plans.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026