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consent

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kənˈsent/

Forms: consenting, consented

consent means: Permission or willing agreement for something to happen.

noun

PERMISSIONB2

Permission or willing agreement for something to happen.

  • We need your consent.
  • He shared the photo without her consent.
  • Patients must give informed consent before the procedure.

How to use it: consent to something (She gave her consent to the treatment.); consent to do something (We have his consent to use the recording.)

Similar words: permission, agreement, approval

Opposites: refusal

Common phrases: give consent, without consent, written consent

verb

GIVE PERMISSIONB2

To agree to something or give permission for it to happen.

  • She did not consent.
  • He consented to the interview.
  • Would your parents consent to you travelling alone?

How to use it: consent to something (They consented to the changes.); consent to do something (She consented to speak at the meeting.)

Similar words: agree, give permission

Opposites: refuse

Common phrases: consent to something, consent to treatment

Questions about consent

What does consent mean?

Permission or willing agreement for something to happen.

What is consent in other languages?

Türkçe: rıza · Español: consentimiento · Français: consentement · Deutsch: Zustimmung · Italiano: consenso · 日本語: 同意

How do you pronounce consent?

It is pronounced /kənˈsent/.

How do you use consent in a sentence?

We need your consent. He shared the photo without her consent.

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