assent (n.)

  1. agreement with a statement or proposal to do something; he gave his assent eagerly; a murmur of acquiescence from the assembly

    [ Syn: acquiescence ]

    assent (v.)

  1. to agree or express agreement; The Maestro assented to the request for an encore

    [ Syn: accede , acquiesce ]

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