English · Word Candidate

consent

/kənˈsɛnt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: consents · consenting · consented

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To express willingness, to give permission.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thể hiện sự đồng ý, cho phép

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Verb

After reflecting a little bit, I've decided to consent to her practising the piano in the house.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To cause to sign a consent form.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Làm cho ai đó ký vào biểu mẫu đồng ý

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Verb

When the patient was consented to enter the study and registered, a telephone call was made to research assistant

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Voluntary agreement or permission.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sự đồng ý hoặc cho phép tự nguyện

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Noun

All men know by experience, there be some parts of our bodies which often without any consent of ours doe stirre, stand, and lye down againe.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “consent” mean?

To express willingness, to give permission.

Is “consent” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.