to permit, approve, or agree; comply or yield (often fol. by to or an infinitive)

He consented to the proposal. We asked her permission, and she consented.

Archaic . to agree in sentiment, opinion, etc.; be in harmony.

permission, approval, or agreement; compliance; acquiescence

He gave his consent to the marriage.

agreement in sentiment, opinion, a course of action, etc.

By common consent he was appointed official delegate.

Archaic . accord; concord; harmony.

noun

denial , difference , disagreement , disapproval , dissension , objection , opposition , protest , refusal

verb

differ , disagree , disapprove , dissent , object , oppose , protest , refuse

noun

accord , acquiescence , allowance , approval , assent , authorization , blank check * , blessing , carte blanche * , compliance , concurrence , go-ahead * , green light * , leave , okay * , permission , permit , right on , sanction , say so , stamp of approval , sufferance , understanding , yes , agreement , nod , approbation , endorsement , license , consensus , corroboration , ratification , unanimity

verb

accede , accept , acquiesce , allow , approve , assent , bless , comply , concede , concur , fold , give in , give the nod , give up , knuckle under , let , make a deal , okay * , permit , roll over , sanction , say uncle , say yes , sign off on , subscribe , throw in the towel , yes * , yield , agree , nod , yes , approbate , authorize , endorse , accord , acquiescence , allowance , authorization , blessing , permission , submit