consented

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consented - 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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