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verb

Definition of assentsnext
present tense third-person singular of assent
as in agrees
to give or express one's approval (as to a proposal) are we to conclude from your silence that you assent?

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assents

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noun

plural of assent
as in agreements

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assents
  1. agrees
  2. agreements
  3. approvals
  4. affirmations
Verb
  • Bravo agrees and particularly doesn’t recommend buying into fashion items made from recycled plastic bottles.
    Olivia Pinnock, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Not everyone agrees that capital gains tax shouldn’t be increased to raise public finances.
    Ryan Browne, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of agrees
Noun
  • Such agreements were in place for the consulting services in the White House Offer, the company said.
    Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The filing also details various financial agreements, including short-term loan agreements with several lenders and a deferral agreement with a shareholder.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of agreements
Noun
  • The filing details various risks and uncertainties, including reliance on third-party manufacturers, potential competition, and the need for regulatory approvals in multiple jurisdictions.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The company acknowledges substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern due to the regulatory approvals needed to restart production and the timing of ongoing construction repair efforts.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of approvals
Noun
  • Whether love spells, affirmations or continuous prayer, energy flows where intention goes, and this ultimately has the potential to shape one’s reality.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
  • Stating positive affirmations in front of a mirror and stopping negative self-talk is essential.
    Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of affirmations
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