As·sent, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Assented; p. pr. & vb. n. Assenting.] To admit a thing as true; to express one's agreement, acquiescence, concurrence, or concession.
Who informed the governor . . . And the Jews also assented, saying that these things were so. --Acts xxiv. 9.
The princess assented to all that was suggested. --Macaulay.
Syn: -- To yield; agree; acquiesce; concede; concur.