Assented: meaning, definitions and examples

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assented

 

[ əˈsɛntɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

agreement context

Assented means to express agreement or approval. It is often used in formal contexts, such as legal or official documents, where an individual or group agrees to a proposal or decision.

Synonyms

accepted, agreed, approved, consented

Examples of usage

  • The committee assented to the new policy after thorough discussion.
  • She assented to the terms of the contract without hesitation.
  • After a long debate, the board finally assented to the proposed changes.

Translations

Translations of the word "assented" in other languages:

🇵🇹 assentido

🇮🇳 सहमति दी

🇩🇪 zugestimmt

🇮🇩 disetujui

🇺🇦 погоджений

🇵🇱 zaakceptowany

🇯🇵 同意した

🇫🇷 consenti

🇪🇸 asentido

🇹🇷 onaylanmış

🇰🇷 동의한

🇸🇦 موافق

🇨🇿 souhlasil

🇸🇰 súhlasný

🇨🇳 同意的

🇸🇮 pristanek

🇮🇸 samþykkt

🇰🇿 келісілген

🇬🇪 თანხმდება

🇦🇿 razılaşmış

🇲🇽 asentido

Etymology

The word 'assent' originates from the Latin term 'assentire,' which means 'to agree' or 'to feel with.' This word is formed by the combination of Latin prefix 'ad-' meaning 'to' or 'toward,' and 'sentire,' which means 'to feel.' The term made its way into Middle English through Old French in the late 14th century, retaining its original meaning related to agreement or acknowledgment of something. In legal contexts, assent refers to the act of agreeing to a proposal or terms, and it is crucial in contract law to establish mutual consent between parties. Over time, 'assent' has been incorporated into various fields, including politics and governance, where collective agreement is vital for decision-making.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,784, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.