consent
/kənˈsent/
con · sent
kən · ˈsent
English Definition
v., n. give permission
Significado en Español
consentimiento
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự đồng ý
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Example Sentence
He gave his consent to the plan.
他同意了这个计划。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
con(complete)+sent(feeling)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “consent”?
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A
Agree
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B
Pretend
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C
Expect
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D
Ignore
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A — Agree.
“consent” means v., n. give permission
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The children needed their parents' ______ to go on the field trip.
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A
refusal
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B
objection
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C
consent
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D
denial
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C — consent.
“consent” means v., n. give permission
Common questions about “consent”
What does “consent” mean?
consent — v., n. give permission. In Chinese: 同意，许可.
How do you pronounce “consent”?
consent is pronounced /kənˈsent/. It breaks into 2 syllables: con · sent.
How do you use “consent” in a sentence?
He gave his consent to the plan. (他同意了这个计划。)
What are synonyms for “consent”?
agree, allow — all close in meaning to consent (v., n. give permission).
Is “consent” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. consent appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “consent”?
con(complete)+sent(feeling)
