Assent

To agree with someone after thinking about it, like when you say "yes" to a plan after discussing it with your friends and feeling good about it.

Examples

• After much discussion about which movie to watch for our class party, we finally reached a decision when everyone gave their assent to the animated film that had the best reviews.
• When the teacher proposed a new project that involved creating a community garden, the students quickly showed their assent, excited about the opportunity to learn more about plants and teamwork.
• During the debate about whether we should have school uniforms, many students expressed their opinions, but only a few gave their assent to the idea after considering the benefits and drawbacks.

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