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- pronunciation:
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sent
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
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verb |
| inflections: |
consents, consenting, consented |
| definition: |
When you consent to something, you agree to it or you give permission for it.
Your parents have to consent to your going on the field trip. If they don't, you can't go.- synonyms:
- agree, approve
- similar words:
- compromise, permit
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| related words: |
agree, comply |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
Someone's consent is their permission or their approval of another person's plan or action.
Angela got in trouble because she borrowed her sister's necklace without her consent.Mark's mom always said no when Mark asked to get a dog, but last week she finally gave her consent.- synonyms:
- approval, permission
- similar words:
- acceptance, agreement
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| related words: |
license |
| derivation: |
consenter (n.) |
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