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con·sent
 consent
- pronunciation:
- k
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sent
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
consented, consenting, consents |
| definition: |
to give permission or approval.
They consented to her going on a trip with her friends.- synonyms:
- agree, approve
- similar words:
- compromise, permit
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| related words: |
agree |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
permission or approval of a plan or action.
Pat had his parents' consent to drive their car.- synonyms:
- permission
- similar words:
- agreement
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| derivation: |
consenter (n.) |
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