assent
verbUK /əˈsɛnt/
US /əˈsɛnt/
To say yes or agree to something.
She gave a small nod to assent to the plan.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. An official agreement or approval.
The committee gave its assent to the new rules.
3. To agree to a request or proposal.
He assented to their request for more time.
4. A sign of agreement, such as a nod.
She answered with a quiet assent of her head.