As‐sent″, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Assented; p. pr. & vb. n.Assenting.] [F. assentir, L. assentire, assentiri; ad + sentire to feel, think. See Sense.] To admit a thing as true; to express one's agreement, acquiescence, concurrence, or concession.
Who informed the governor... And the Jews also assented, saying that these things were so.
Acts xxiv. 9.
The princess assented to all that was suggested.
Macaulay.
Syn. — To yield; agree; acquiesce; concede; concur.