assent (assent)

noun, verb
/əˈsɛnt/
assentiment (assentiment)

Signification

To agree to something, especially after careful consideration; an expression of approval.
Traduction de la signification
Accepter quelque chose, surtout après une réflexion attentive ; une expression d'approbation.
Accepter quelque chose, surtout après une réflexion attentive ; une expression d'approbation.

Phrases d'exemple

She nodded her head in silent assent.

Elle a hoché la tête en silence.
Elle a hoché la tête en silence.

Expressions d'exemple

give assent
donner son assentiment
donner son assentiment

Synonymes

agreement, approval, consent, endorsement, acceptance

Antonymes

refusal, dissent, denial

Collocations

royal assent, silent assent, assent to a proposal

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