Looking for the meaning of the word ASSENTING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ASSENTING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Assent
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French as(s)enter (verb), as(s)ente (noun), based on Latin assentire, from ad- ‘towards’ + sentire ‘feel, think’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈsɛnt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
express approval or agreement
Short Definition:express approval or agreement
Examples:- the Prime Minister assented to the change
- ‘Guest house, then,’ Frank assented cheerfully
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