consent

//kənˈsent//
B2Frequency Level 8Formal
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Noun

1

Permission or agreement for something to happen or be done

You must obtain written consent before using someone's personal information.

2

Voluntary agreement to or acquiescence in what another proposes or desires

He gave his consent to the marriage.

Verb

consentInfinitive
consentedPast tense
consentedPast participle
consentingPresent participle
consentsThird-person singular
1

To give permission for something to happen

Her parents consented to the marriage.

2

To agree to do something

She consented to take part in the study.

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