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Meanings of assent in English
Usage of assent in English
1
He gave a brief nod of assent, in answer to her question.
2
After three years of debate in parliament, royal assent has been approved.
3
Faith, he insisted, was not a rational assent based on common sense.
4
She inclined her head in assent to the claim of the Gatholian.
5
When it came to a vote, Gerald raised his hand in assent.
6
Pisander obtained the assent of the meeting to the following revolutionary changes:-1.
7
The question is whether it will receive the assent of the people.
8
Also the assent of all the large firms of the 300 publishers.
9
Another inclination of the body conveyed the silent assent of the divine.
10
In either case, the assent of the European Parliament shall be required.
11
He dropped his eyelids in assent, and went off in a doze.
12
Vic grunted his assent, and the two men left without looking back.
13
He bowed his assent and preceded her down the side in silence.
14
The German saw it then for the first time and nodded assent.
15
The latter bowed his assent, and the ladies then left the deck.
16
Morelos signified assent, and the next moment the Indian entered the tent.
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Assent through the time
Assent across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Less common