C1 noun औपचारिक

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.

उदाहरण

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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.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
assent
Verb
assent
विशेषण
assentient
संबंधित
assenter
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याद रखने का तरीका

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

त्वरित क्विज़

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

सही!

सही उत्तर है: assent

उदाहरण

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.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
assent
Verb
assent
विशेषण
assentient
संबंधित
assenter

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

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

सामान्य वाक्यांश

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

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

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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इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

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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सामान्य गलतियाँ

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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याद रखने का तरीका

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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शब्द की उत्पत्ति

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

व्याकरण पैटर्न

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

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

त्वरित क्विज़

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

सही!

सही उत्तर है: assent

संबंधित शब्द

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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