She gave her assent to the match.
Source: tatoeba (311198)
Assent
/əˈsɛnt/
Synonyms for "assent" (278 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (56)
Noun(17 words)
acquiescenceapprovalconsentacceptaccept original valueacceptanceacceptancesacceptingacknowledgeacquiescence under pressureacquiescingadmitagreeagreeingagreementapproval expressionapprove
abide byaccedeaccede toacceptacceptanceaccessionacclaimaccordaccord toaccordanceacquiesceacquiesce inacquiescenceaffinityaffirmationaffirmativeaffirmative voiceagreeagree toagree with
Interjection(1 words)
Strong matches (83)
assort withayebe agreeablebe consistentbe of onebe uniform withbe willingbeliefblessingbuycheckcheerchimechoruscoherecoherencecoincidecoincidencecompatibilitycomplaisance
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compliancecomplyconcertconcordconcordanceconcurcondescendconfirmconformconform withconformanceconformationconformitycongenialitycongruencecongruencycongruityconnivanceconnive atconsentconsent to silentlyconsist withconsistencyconsonanceconsortcooperatecooperationcorrespondcorrespondencedeferdeferencedeigndovetaileagernessendorseendorsementequivalenceface the musicfall in togetherfit togethergive consentgive the nodgo along with
Noun(14 words)
Verb(5 words)
Adjective(1 words)
favorable regard
Related words (139)
go togethergo withgrantgrin and bear ithailhang togetherharmonizeharmonyhave no objectionhithold togetherhold withhomagein totoindorseinterlockintersectintersectionjibekneeling
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knock underknuckle downknuckle underlive withlive with itlockmatchnodnod assentnonopposalnonoppositionnonresistancenot refusenot resistobedienceobeisanceobeyokokayonenessoverlapparallelparallelismpassivenesspassivitypeacepermissionpermitpromisepromptitudepromptnessput up withrapportratificationratifyreadinessreceiveregisterregister withrelentresignresignationresignednessrespond tosanctionsay ayesay yesself-consistencysing in chorussoftensort withsquaresquare withstand togethersubjectionsubmissionsubmitsubmittalsubscribe tosuccumbsupinenesssupportswallowswallow itswallow the pillsymmetrysyncsynchronismtaketake ittake kindly totallytimingungrudgingnessuniformityunionunisonunisonanceunloathnessunreluctancevote affirmativelyvote ayevote forwelcomewillingnesswink atyesyieldyield assentyielding
Noun(14 words)
Adjective(5 words)
Preposition(1 words)
with consent
Interjection(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: acquiescence, approval, consent, abide by, accede.
- Sentence evidence is available for assent, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, wiktionary, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "assent".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "assent"
Keep "assent" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "assent" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "assent", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "assent" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entriesMore specific
14 entriesCollocations
11 entriesbroad assentexpress assentexpressed assentformal assentgive assentgrant assentobtain assentsilent assentunanimous assentverbal assentwritten assent
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriesAntonyms
1 entriesSample sentences
10 total sentences available.
Even Tom gave his assent.
Source: tatoeba (5747249)
Dryas was almost tempted by this display of friendship and these splendid promises to give his assent to the marriage; but on the other hand he reflected that the girl seemed destined for a higher connection, and he feared that he might find himself in an irremediable difficulty should the maiden ever be identified and her parents learn that he had married her to a man of such low condition, merely for the sake of some presents. For this reason he refused his assent and declined all the gifts, at the same time entreating Dorcon not to be offended.
Source: tatoeba (6212479)
"The president has given his assent to the Digital Security Act today making it law," Joynal Abedin, the president's press secretary, said Monday.
Source: tatoeba (10923972)
Showing 4 of 10 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "assent"?
Closest matches include acquiescence, approval, consent, abide by, accede.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "assent"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.