Question 1 · Quick check
consent
CEFRB2
/kənˈsɛnt/
noun · verb
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In plain English
- 01
noun
Permission or agreement to do something.
- 02
verb
To give permission or agree to something.
Examples
The written consent of a parent is required.
We will only consent on that condition.
At a glance
Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 2
- Citations
- 5
- Synonyms
- 5
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningsTo cause to sign a consent form.
To grant; to allow; to assent to.
verb
Extra meaningTo express willingness, to give permission.
More examples
In contextWithout your consent, nothing can be done about it.
After reflecting a little bit, I've decided to consent to her practising the piano in the house.
My poverty, but not my will, consents.
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Origin
noun
Recorded in Middle English since circa 1225, borrowed from Old French consentir, from Latin cōnsentīre (“to agree; to assent, consent”), itself from com- (“with”) + sentiō (“to feel”) (whence con-).