assented
Gave the nod
Assented is the past tense of assent, meaning to agree or express approval.
Where consent emphasizes permission and dissent marks disagreement, assent suggests going along with something proposed: The board assented to the merger.
The word carries a formal tone, appearing more often in legal or official contexts than casual speech.
Expressed agreement formally
- agreedShared the same view
- consentedGave approval willingly
- acquiescedAgreed without protest
- accededGave formal consent
complied · yielded · acknowledged · seconded · supported · endorsed · ratified · sanctioned
Gave way or produced
- capitulatedCeased resistance, conceded
- surrenderedCeased resistance formally
- deferredSet aside until later
- submittedFormally gave for consideration
complied · acquiesced · conceded · relented · succumbed · bowed · caved · folded
concurred
Expressed agreement formally
- agreedShared the same view
- consentedGave approval willingly
- acquiescedAgreed without protest
acceded · complied · yielded · acknowledged · seconded · supported · endorsed · ratified · sanctioned · confirmed
yielded
Gave way or produced
- capitulatedCeased resistance, conceded
- surrenderedCeased resistance formally
- deferredSet aside until later
submitted · complied · acquiesced · conceded · relented · succumbed · bowed · caved · folded · bent
consented
Gave approval willingly
- authorizedGiven official permission
- permittedGranted leave to proceed
- allowedGranted permission to proceed
sanctioned · approved · greenlit · cleared · empowered · licensed · warranted · blessed · granted · enabled
complied
Followed a directive
- conformedActed according to expectations
- adheredRemained attached to
- observedPerceived through attention
followed · aligned · harmonized · accorded · matched · accommodated · adapted · adjusted · fitted · obeyed
- royal assentMonarch's formal legislative approval