Word
consented
Phoneticscon·sent·ed, stress on the second syllable
US/kənˈsɛnɪd/
UK/kənsˈɛntɪd/
Formal
Definition
v. gave permission for something to happen or agreed to do something. It is a more formal way to say you said 'yes' to a request.
v. gave assent or permission for something to be done. Often implies a formal or official agreement to a proposal or request.
Examples
“She consented to the surgery after talking with her doctor.”
“The board members eventually consented to the merger once the financial terms were improved.”
“Although the witness initially refused to speak, he eventually consented to an interview on the condition that his identity remained confidential throughout the investigation.”
Examples
simple
“She consented to the surgery after talking with her doctor.”
contextual
“The board members eventually consented to the merger once the financial terms were improved.”
complex
“Although the witness initially refused to speak, he eventually consented to an interview on the condition that his identity remained confidential throughout the investigation.”
Usage
Intransitive; typically followed by the preposition 'to'.
Pitfall
They consented the plan.
They consented to the plan.
The verb is intransitive and requires the preposition 'to' before the object.
Real-World Examples
“The central issue of the trial was whether EM, who was 20 at the time of the incident, had consented to every sexual act in the hotel room that night.” “Climate-vulnerable countries consented to that language in the hope that it would bring in much-needed help.” - 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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