Assent

usgb/əˈsent/
verb

To say yes or agree to something.

The teacher asked if everybody understood the lesson and the students assented.
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Active Agreement

Use 'assent' to actively express agreement, not passive acceptance.

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When the proposal was offered, she quickly assented, showing her enthusiasm.
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Formal Yes

'Assent' is more formal than saying 'yes' and often used in official contexts.

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The committee assented to the new regulations unanimously.
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Group Decisions

Often used when groups agree on a decision together.

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After a long discussion, the team assented to the leader's plan.
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