assent
gb/əsˈɛnt/ us/əsˈɛnt/
C1
Inglês
~ 25600
jóváhagyás, jóváhagy
NOME
C1
FORMAL
1
jóváhagyás
B2
Padrão de uso:
assent to [something]
The project cannot proceed without the board’s assent.
A projekt nem folytatódhat az igazgatótanács jóváhagyása nélkül.
Parliament gave its assent to the new tax legislation after weeks of debate.
A parlament hetekig tartó vita után jóváhagyta az új adótörvényt.
The treaty was signed with the full assent of all member states.
She nodded her assent, and the meeting moved on to the next item.
Royal assent was granted, and the bill became law the following day.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The plan needs your assent before we start.
A tervhez szükség van a jóváhagyásodra, mielőtt elkezdjük.
The manager gave his assent to the new schedule.
A menedzser jóváhagyta az új időbeosztást.
Without the teacher’s assent, the trip cannot happen.
She showed her assent with a quiet nod.
The contract is valid only with written assent from both sides.
Erro comum:
Learners often confuse "assent" with "consent" and "ascent". "Assent" is agreement or approval; "consent" is permission, especially in legal or personal matters; "ascent" (with a "c") means the act of going up, like climbing a mountain. Another mistake is using "assent" in casual speech where "yes" or "agree" would sound more natural.
Significado
official agreement or approval
Colocações
give assent
|withhold assent
|royal assent
|nod of assent
|assent of the board
|assent to the proposal
Sinónimos
approval (General and very common; may be less formal and not always tied to an official decision.)
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consent (Stresses permission being granted, especially in legal or personal contexts; often more about allowing than simply agreeing.)
Antónimos
dissent (Means open disagreement or refusal to agree, especially in formal or public contexts.)
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refusal (Focuses on saying no to a request or proposal instead of giving formal agreement.)
Temas
law
|politics
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Formal agreement to an idea, plan, or request, often by someone with power to decide.
Official agreement or approval, especially given by a person or body in authority after consideration.
VERBO
C1
FORMAL
2
jóváhagy
B2
Padrão de uso:
[someone] assents to [something]
The shareholders assented to the merger after reviewing the financial report.
A részvényesek a pénzügyi jelentés áttekintése után jóváhagyták az egyesülést.
Although skeptical at first, the committee eventually assented to her proposal.
Bár eleinte szkeptikus volt, a bizottság végül jóváhagyta a javaslatát.
He refused to assent to any changes that would weaken worker protections.
All parties assented to the terms of the settlement in court.
The minister assented to the plan, clearing the way for its implementation.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The board assented to the new rules.
Az igazgatótanács jóváhagyta az új szabályokat.
After some questions, they assented to the plan.
Néhány kérdés után jóváhagyták a tervet.
She did not assent to the change in her contract.
The judge assented to the lawyer’s request.
Both sides assented to the agreement in the end.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use "assent" in casual conversation where "agree" is more natural, making their speech sound too formal. Another frequent confusion is between "assent" (to agree) and "consent" (to give permission), and between "assent" and the noun "ascent" (going upward). Also, learners may forget the preposition "to" and say *"assent the plan" instead of "assent to the plan."
Significado
to formally agree or approve
Colocações
assent to the proposal
|assent to the request
|readily assent
|reluctantly assent
|assent without objection
|assent in writing
Sinónimos
agree (More common and less formal; used in both everyday and serious situations.)
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consent (Highlights giving permission; often used in legal, medical, or personal contexts.)
Antónimos
object (Focuses on expressing disagreement or opposition instead of agreeing.)
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dissent (Stresses formally or publicly disagreeing with a decision or opinion.)
Temas
law
|politics
|business
|communication
Definição
To say yes to an idea, plan, or request in a formal or serious way, often after thinking about it.
To formally agree to or approve something, especially after careful consideration or discussion.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
assent
IPA
GB/əsˈɛnt/
US/əsˈɛnt/
Sílabas e acento
as - sent (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sent)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: assent
- Plural: assent, assents
Verb
- Base: assent
- 3rd Person Singular: assents
- Present Participle: assenting
- Past: assented
Família de palavras
Forms
assents
noun
assenting
verb
assented
verb
Negative and opposite forms
dissent
noun C1
Expressões
a nod of assent
1/ə nˈɑd əv əsˈɛnt/
fixed phrase
head movement showing agreement
A small movement of the head up and down to show you agree.
Exemplos
- She gave a quick nod of assent and signed the document.
- With a slow nod of assent, he accepted the terms of the deal.
give assent
1/ɡˈɪv əsˈɛnt/
fixed phrase
formal
formally approve or agree
To formally say yes to a plan, idea, or request.
Exemplos
- The board finally agreed to give assent to the acquisition.
- Citizens hoped the president would give assent to the reform bill.
royal assent
1/ɹˈɔɪəl əsˈɛnt/
fixed phrase
technical
monarch’s formal approval of a law
The formal approval a king or queen gives to a law so that it can start.
Exemplos
- The bill received royal assent and became law the next day.
- Without royal assent, the legislation cannot take effect.
withhold assent
1/wɪθhˈoʊld əsˈɛnt/
fixed phrase
formal
refuse to give approval
To choose not to formally agree to something.
Exemplos
- Several members decided to withhold assent until their concerns were addressed.
- The council may withhold assent if the proposal lacks public support.