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consent

/kənˈsɛnt/
noun
  1. Voluntary agreement or permission.

  2. Unity or agreement of opinion, sentiment, or inclination.

  3. Advice; counsel.

Synonymsagreement, approval, assent, consensualness, permission, willingness
Antonymsdisagreement, dissent, opposition, refusal
verb
  1. To express willingness, to give permission.

    "After reflecting a little bit, I've consented."

  2. To cause to sign a consent form.

  3. To grant; to allow; to assent to.

Synonymsacquiesce, agree, approve, assent, concur, yes
Antonymsdisagree, object, oppose

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