Word
consent
Phoneticscon·sent, stress on the second syllable
US/kənˈsɛnt/
UK/kənsˈɛnt/
Definitions
01permission or agreement
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.
n. voluntary agreement or permission given by one person to another. Uncountable in its general sense but often countable in legal or medical contexts.
日本語:承諾※
“You must get your parents' consent before you go on the school trip.”
“The patient provided written consent for the surgical procedure after the doctor explained the potential risks and benefits involved.”
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Antonyms
02to agree or give permission
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to agree to do something or to allow something to happen.
v. to express willingness or give permission. Intransitive, typically followed by the preposition 'to'.
日本語:同意する※
“The director finally consented to the changes in the script.”
“After several weeks of intense negotiation, the board of directors consented to the merger under the condition that no staff would be made redundant.”
Usage
Usually takes the preposition 'to' followed by a noun or an infinitive.
03general agreement
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
n. when everyone in a group agrees about something.
n. unity or agreement of opinion, sentiment, or inclination within a group.
日本語:合意※
“By common consent, she was the best person for the job.”
“The policy was adopted by general consent, reflecting a rare moment of total alignment between the competing political factions.”
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Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “consent” in context.
Verb
01. require consent
“Medical procedures involving minors typically require consent from a legal guardian.”
verb + noun
Adjective
02. valid consent
“For the contract to be enforceable, the parties must provide valid consent without any coercion.”
adj + noun
Real-World Examples
“Lawyers for the players contended that EM asked the men to have sex with her and they believed she gave consent.” “Calls will only be permitted if they relate to a contract a person has already entered into or the company has obtained prior consent to be contacted for marketing.” Etymology
Recorded in Middle English since circa 1225, borrowed from Old French consentir, from Latin cōnsentīre (“to agree; to assent, consent”), itself from com- (“with”) + sentiō (“to feel”)
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Related words
Idioms
01. consenting adult
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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