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1. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Consent \Con*sent"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Consented; p. pr. &
   vb. n. Consenting.] [F. consentir, fr. L. consentire,
   -sensum, to feel together, agree; con- + sentire to feel. See
   Sense.]
   1. To agree in opinion or sentiment; to be of the same mind;
      to accord; to concur.
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            And Saul was consenting unto his death. --Acts.
                                                  viii. 1.
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            Flourishing many years before Wyclif, and much
            consenting with him in jugdment.      --Fuller.
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   2. To indicate or express a willingness; to yield to
      guidance, persuasion, or necessity; to give assent or
      approval; to comply.
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            My poverty, but not my will, consents. --Shak.
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            And whispering "I will ne'er consent," -- consented.
                                                  --Byron.

   Syn: To accede; yield; assent; comply; agree; allow; concede;
        permit; admit; concur; acquiesce.
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