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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.

例文

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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.

語族

名詞
assent
Verb
assent
形容詞
assentient
関連
assenter
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覚え方のコツ

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: assent

例文

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.

語族

名詞
assent
Verb
assent
形容詞
assentient
関連
assenter

よく使う組み合わせ

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

よく使うフレーズ

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

よく混同される語

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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使い方のコツ

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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よくある間違い

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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覚え方のコツ

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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語源

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

文法パターン

uncountable noun follows verbs like 'give', 'signal', or 'withhold' verb form: assent to (+ object)
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文化的な背景

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: assent

関連単語

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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