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consentpermission for something to happen or agreement to do something

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: permission for something to happen or agreement to do something

Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈsent/

Korean meaning: 동의, 승낙, 허가

Korean pronunciation: 컨**센**트

Example Sentences

  • The vampire asked for consent before biting, which was surprisingly polite for a bloodsucker.
  • Parents must give consent for their children to participate in the field trip.
  • The cat finally consented to wear the embarrassing Halloween costume after being bribed with tuna.

consent

NOUN

//kənˈsent//

permission for something to happen or agreement to do something

consent concept
💡 Concept

The patient gives consent to the doctor with a confident handshake

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consent rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Without consent, they prevent the present!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/kənˈsent/
🇬🇧 UK/kənˈsent/

🌳Etymology

Prefixcon--
Rootsent

Origin

From Latin 'consentire', composed of 'con-' (together) and 'sentire' (to feel or think). The word entered English through Old French in the 13th century.

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🎵Rhyme

contentpreventpresentevent
content
prevent
present
event

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The vampire asked for consent before biting, which was surprisingly polite for a bloodsucker.

Parents must give consent for their children to participate in the field trip.

😄 Fun example

The cat finally consented to wear the embarrassing Halloween costume after being bribed with tuna.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

approvalpermissionagreementauthorizationassent

Antonyms

refusaldenialrejection

Related

consensusdissentsentimentassentconcur