CONSENTS Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

consents 1 of 2

noun

plural of consent

as in permissions

the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something we had to get our neighbor's consent in order to trim the tree from his side

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consents

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verb

present tense third-person singular of consent

as in agrees

to give or express one's approval (as to a proposal) refused to consent to the marriage

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Recent Examples of consents

Noun

For those with an eye on the future and a mindset of settlement and creating homes for others, planning and consents are in place for 400 new beachfront properties. — Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 This means cost-sharing for stormwater improvements will continue to be structured by the 83/17 split for decades to come – unless GLWA consents to renegotiating the deal. — Nicole Van Lier, The Conversation, 13 May 2026 Failure to provide additional information or consents will be grounds for disqualification, unless prohibited under applicable law. — Time, 10 Feb. 2026

Verb

Under Massachusetts law, Sullivan can encourage the jury to go back to the jury room, but not more than twice unless the jury consents to it. — Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026 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 Under Virginia law, the identity of a winner cannot be disclosed by the lottery if their prize is valued at $1 million or more, unless the person consents to that disclosure in writing. — David Chiu, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for consents

Noun

Applications don’t grant their own permissions without independent sign-off.

— Alex Salazar, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
RatHat relies heavily on tricking someone into installing a malicious Android app and approving powerful permissions.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of permissions

Verb

Solangie Hernandez Hollowell, a Texas influencer who is also working with BOLD PAC, agrees.

— Claudia Grisales, NPR, 10 Oct. 2026
In exchange for a lesser charge and freeing his mother, the perpetrator agrees to testify against the other two men, which ultimately leads to rape convictions for the two.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of agrees

Noun

Some of his employees with work authorizations left the country due to fear over how they would be treated by federal officers.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
However, Wolfspeed said the transaction remains subject to substantial due diligence, government authorizations, final agreements, and other closing conditions.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of authorizations

Noun

Licenses and permits, including a sales tax permit if products will be sold, also may be required.

— Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
On Monday, the Overland Park City Council will look at special events permits for the farmers market to take place this spring and summer — including issuing a special events permit for the market’s new location, 7950 Marty Street, starting in early June.

— Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2026