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consent to
/kənˈsɛnt tuː/
agree to something
She consented to the medical procedure after careful consideration.
She agreed to the medical procedure after thinking it over.
formal
to give permission or agreement to something
The patient must consent to treatment before any procedure can begin.
The patient must agree to treatment before any procedure can start.
He consented to the terms of the contract after reviewing them.
He agreed to the terms of the contract after checking them.
Often used in legal, medical, or formal contexts where explicit permission is required.
Collocations
consent to treatmentagree to medical careconsent to termsagree to conditionsconsent to a requestapprove a request
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Formal vs. Casual
Use 'consent to' in formal writing or legal contexts. For casual speech, 'agree to' is more natural.
Gold Rule
Legal Context
In legal documents, 'consent to' is often required for binding agreements.
Word Origin
From Latin 'consentire' (to agree), from 'con-' (together) + 'sentire' (to feel).
Usage Notes
Common in formal contexts like legal documents, medical consent forms, or business agreements. Avoid in casual conversation.
Word Breakdown
consent
permission or agreement
rootto
preposition indicating direction or agreement
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