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- Dictionarycon·sent/kənˈsent/
noun
- 1. permission for something to happen or agreement to do something: "no change may be made without the consent of all the partners"
verb
- 1. give permission for something to happen: "he consented to a search by a detective"
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to agree to do something, or to allow someone to do something: [ + to infinitive ] Very reluctantly, I've consented to lend her my car. My aunt never married because her father wouldn't consent to her marriage. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to say yes to a suggestion or idea. agree I suggested they seek legal counsel and they agreed.
The meaning of CONSENT is to give assent or approval : agree. How to use consent in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Consent.
agreement to sexual activity, given by someone who is free to choose and able to choose (because of being old enough, being able to think or communicate clearly, etc.): Consent is defined in UK law. Consent cannot be given by a person who is underage, intoxicated or incapacitated by drugs or alcohol, or asleep or unconscious.
1. to give assent or permission (to do something); agree; accede. 2. ( intr) obsolete to be in accord; agree in opinion, feelings, etc. n. 3. acquiescence to or acceptance of something done or planned by another; permission. 4. accordance or harmony in opinion; agreement (esp in the phrase with one consent) 5.
1. to give assent or permission (to do something); agree; accede. 2. (intransitive) obsolete. to be in accord; agree in opinion, feelings, etc. noun. 3. acquiescence to or acceptance of something done or planned by another; permission. 4.
Definitions of consent. verb. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to. synonyms: accept, go for. see more. noun. permission to do something. “he indicated his consent ” see more. Pronunciation. US. /kənˈsɛnt/ UK. /kənˈsɛnt/ Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Consent."
consented, adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English Dictionary. consented adjective. Meaning & use. Quotations. Hide all quotations. Contents. 1. † With to. Acquiescent to or complicit in something. Obsolete. 2. In agreement as to a plan, policy, course of action, etc… 3. Arranged or settled by agreement or consent; agreed… 4.
Definition of consent noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to permit, approve, or agree (as to a wish): [ no object] We asked our parents for permission to use the boat, but they wouldn't consent. [ ~ + to + object] She consented to the plan. [ ~ + to + verb] consented to marry him.
to agree to do something, or to allow someone to do something: [ + to infinitive ] Very reluctantly, I've consented to lend her my car. My aunt never married because her father wouldn't consent to her marriage. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to say yes to a suggestion or idea.
