[əˈsɛnt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the expression of approval or agreement
(e.g: a loud murmur of assent)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French as(s)enter (verb), as(s)ente (noun), based on Latin assentire, from ad- ‘towards’ + sentire ‘feel, think’

[əˈsɛnt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- express approval or agreement
(e.g: the Prime Minister assented to the change)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French as(s)enter (verb), as(s)ente (noun), based on Latin assentire, from ad- ‘towards’ + sentire ‘feel, think’