C1 noun Formell

assent

/əˈsɛnt/

Assent is the formal expression of agreement or approval, typically given after careful consideration or by someone in a position of authority. It implies a voluntary acceptance of a proposal, opinion, or legal document.

Beispiele

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1

I asked my parents for their assent before booking the expensive trip.

I asked my parents for their agreement before I booked the costly journey.

2

The director signaled her assent with a slight nod of the head.

The manager showed her formal approval by moving her head slightly.

3

He gave a quick nod of assent when I suggested we leave early.

He quickly agreed with a nod when I proposed going home soon.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
assent
Verb
assent
Adjektiv
assentient
Verwandt
assenter
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Merkhilfe

Think of the double 'S' in 'assent' as standing for 'Saying yes.' Compare this to the 'C' in 'ascent' which stands for 'Climbing.'

Schnelles Quiz

The board of directors finally gave their ______ to the new environmental policy.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: assent

Beispiele

1

I asked my parents for their assent before booking the expensive trip.

everyday

I asked my parents for their agreement before I booked the costly journey.

2

The director signaled her assent with a slight nod of the head.

formal

The manager showed her formal approval by moving her head slightly.

3

He gave a quick nod of assent when I suggested we leave early.

informal

He quickly agreed with a nod when I proposed going home soon.

4

The theory gained general assent among the scientific community after the trial results.

academic

The idea received widespread acceptance from scientists following the experiment.

5

The merger cannot proceed without the shareholders' formal assent.

business

The joining of the two companies is not possible without the official approval of the owners.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
assent
Verb
assent
Adjektiv
assentient
Verwandt
assenter

Häufige Kollokationen

give one's assent to provide formal agreement
nod of assent a physical gesture indicating agreement
royal assent the formal approval of a bill by a monarch
mutual assent agreement by both parties involved
withhold assent to refuse to give agreement

Häufige Phrasen

give your assent

to formally agree to something

by common assent

agreed upon by everyone in a group

Royal Assent

the final stage of a bill becoming law in a monarchy

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assent vs ascent

Ascent refers to the act of climbing or rising upward, while assent refers to agreement.

assent vs consent

Consent often implies permission for an action, whereas assent focuses on agreement with an idea or proposal.

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Nutzungshinweise

Assent is a formal term predominantly used in legal, political, or professional contexts. It is often used as an uncountable noun but can be used with the preposition 'to' when functioning as a verb.

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Häufige Fehler

The most common mistake is misspelling the word as 'ascent' when meaning agreement. Learners also sometimes use it in overly casual situations where 'yes' or 'agreement' would be more natural.

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Merkhilfe

Think of the double 'S' in 'assent' as standing for 'Saying yes.' Compare this to the 'C' in 'ascent' which stands for 'Climbing.'

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Wortherkunft

From the Latin 'assentire', composed of 'ad-' (to) and 'sentire' (to feel or think).

Grammatikmuster

uncountable noun follows verbs like 'give', 'signal', or 'withhold' verb form: assent to (+ object)
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Kultureller Kontext

In the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms, 'Royal Assent' is the constitutional process by which the monarch formally approves an act of legislature.

Schnelles Quiz

The board of directors finally gave their ______ to the new environmental policy.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: assent

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