consent
gb/kənsˈɛnt/ us/kənsˈɛnt/
B1
English
~ 2500
hozzájárulás, beleegyezés, beleegyezik, hozzájárul
NOUN
B1
1
hozzájárulás
B2
beleegyezés
B2
Usage pattern:
to give [someone] consent to [do something]
The doctor cannot operate without the patient's consent.
Az orvos nem műtheti meg a beteget a beteg beleegyezése nélkül.
Parents must give their consent before minors can travel abroad.
A kiskorúak csak szülői hozzájárulással utazhatnak külföldre.
She signed the form to indicate her consent.
Without his consent, they could not publish the article.
Learner examples
I gave my consent to the plan.
Beleegyezésemet adtam a tervhez.
She asked for my consent before using my photo.
Előbb a hozzájárulásomat kérte, mielőtt felhasználta volna a fotómat.
You need your parents' consent to go on the trip.
He gave his consent to start the work.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'consent' with 'agreement'. While both mean saying yes, 'consent' is often more formal and used for giving permission.
Meaning
Permission for something to happen
Collocations
give consent
|obtain consent
|with consent
|parental consent
|informed consent
Synonyms
permission (More general and common in everyday situations; 'consent' often implies formal or explicit agreement.)
Antonyms
refusal (Indicates a denial or rejection of permission.)
Themes
law
|relationships
|daily life
Definition
When you say yes or allow something to happen.
The act of agreeing to or giving permission for something to happen or be done.
VERB
B2
2
beleegyezik
B2
hozzájárul
B2
Usage pattern:
to consent to [something]
She finally consented to the interview.
Végül beleegyezett az interjúba.
The committee consented to the proposed changes.
A bizottság hozzájárult a javasolt változtatásokhoz.
He consented to help with the project after some hesitation.
Learner examples
I consented to join the club.
Beleegyeztem, hogy belépek a klubba.
She consented to the plan.
Beleegyezett a tervbe.
They did not consent to the rules.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'consent' without 'to' when followed by a noun. Correct form is 'consent to [something]'.
Meaning
To agree to or allow something
Collocations
consent to treatment
|consent to marriage
|consent willingly
Synonyms
agree ('Agree' is broader; 'consent' often implies formal permission or compliance.)
Antonyms
object (Means to express disagreement or opposition instead of giving permission.)
Themes
law
|relationships
|daily life
|communication
Definition
To say yes or allow something to happen.
To give permission for something to happen or to agree to do something.
Grammar
Dictionary form
consent
IPA
GB/kənsˈɛnt/
US/kənsˈɛnt/
Syllables & stress
con - sent (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sent)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: consent
- Plural: consent, consents
Verb
- Base: consent
- 3rd Person Singular: consents
- Present Participle: consenting
- Past: consented
Word family
Expressions
give (one's) consent
1/ɡˈɪv wˈʌnz kənsˈɛnt/
fixed phrase
Formally allow or agree to something
To say yes in a formal way.
Examples
- The manager gave his consent for the new schedule.
- She gave her consent to use the story in the book.
informed consent
1/ɪnfˈɔɹmd kənsˈɛnt/
fixed phrase
formal
Permission given with full understanding
When you say yes after knowing all the important facts and possible results.
Examples
- The patient signed the informed consent form before surgery.
- Informed consent is required for participation in the study.
without (someone's) consent
1/wɪðˈaʊt sˈʌmwˌʌnz kənsˈɛnt/
fixed phrase
Without someone's permission
Doing something when that person has not said yes.
Examples
- They published the photo without her consent.
- No one can enter your home without your consent.