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verb

Definition of assentsnext
present tense third-person singular of assent
as in agrees
to give or express one's approval (as to a proposal) are we to conclude from your silence that you assent?

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assents

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noun

plural of assent
as in agreements

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  1. agrees
  2. agreements
  3. approvals
  4. affirmations
Verb
  • Cheng agrees that there is a noticeable difference — both from a general industrial perspective, as well as cultural perspective amongst the AAPI communities.
    Angela Lei, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Jod begrudgingly agrees, and everyone boards the ship, with Wim and Fern manning the turrets, and Neel at the controls.
    Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of agrees
Noun
  • Forbes Media’s brand extensions include real estate, education and financial services license agreements.
    Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This is a staggering reminder of the danger of further fragmenting the country through reckless recognition agreements.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of agreements
Noun
  • Efficacy of post-market therapeutics and devices to support effective regulatory approvals and reimbursements.
    Premier Contributor, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Preventing nepotism by aligning roles with capabilities and approvals from independent advisors.
    Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of approvals
Noun
  • To help reframe your mindset, try replacing negative thoughts with positive affirmations, remind yourself of your past successes and visualize yourself in a new role.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Carrying on that tradition is javi, whose second bday mix is fun, collaborative, and full of sweet affirmations and wishes from the homies.
    Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of affirmations
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