Dictionary entry

Consent

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Con‐sent″ (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p.Consented; p. pr. & vb. n.Consenting.] [F. consentir, fr. L. consentire, -sensum, to feel together, agree; con- + sentire to feel. See Sense.] 1. To agree in opinion or sentiment; to be of the same mind; to accord; to concur.

And Saul was consenting unto his death.

Acts. viii. 1.

Flourishing many years before Wyclif, and much consenting with him in jugdment.

Fuller.

2. To indicate or express a willingness; to yield to guidance, persuasion, or necessity; to give assent or approval; to comply.

My poverty, but not my will, consents.

Shak.

And whispering “I will ne'er consent,” — consented.

Byron.

Syn. — To accede; yield; assent; comply; agree; allow; concede; permit; admit; concur; acquiesce.