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assent

noun verb

agreement with a statement or proposal to do something

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Word length
6
Starts with
A
Ends with
T
Contains
SS
Scrabble score
6
CEFR level
B2

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Pronunciation

əˈsɛnt

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noun

  1. agreement with a statement or proposal to do something

    “he gave his assent eagerly”

verb

  1. to agree or express agreement

    “The Maestro assented to the request for an encore”

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Example Sentences

he gave his assent eagerly
a murmur of acquiescence from the assembly
The Maestro assented to the request for an encore

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