To consent
Example: They consent to proposed terms
Definition
"To consent" means to give permission or agree to something, often after careful consideration. It involves voluntarily accepting or approving a proposal, request, or action, as in the phrase 'They consent to proposed terms,' indicating agreement with the conditions presented.
Etymology
The word "to consent" comes from the Latin verb 'consentire,' which combines 'con-' meaning 'together' and 'sentire' meaning 'to feel.' Did you know that "to consent" originally implied feeling together or sharing the same opinion, highlighting the importance of mutual agreement?
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"To consent" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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