CONSENTS Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

consents 1 of 2

noun

plural of consent

as in permissions

the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something we had to get our neighbor's consent in order to trim the tree from his side

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consents

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verb

present tense third-person singular of consent

as in agrees

to give or express one's approval (as to a proposal) refused to consent to the marriage

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Recent Examples of consents

Noun

For those with an eye on the future and a mindset of settlement and creating homes for others, planning and consents are in place for 400 new beachfront properties. — Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 This means cost-sharing for stormwater improvements will continue to be structured by the 83/17 split for decades to come – unless GLWA consents to renegotiating the deal. — Nicole Van Lier, The Conversation, 13 May 2026 Failure to provide additional information or consents will be grounds for disqualification, unless prohibited under applicable law. — Time, 10 Feb. 2026

Verb

No one specifically consents to be included in them, but people have no choice. — Anne Toomey McKenna, The Conversation, 30 June 2026 The site adds that the winner's identity (in this case, the beneficiary) is kept confidential under Ohio law, unless the winner consents to be identified in writing. — Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2025 Under Virginia law, the identity of a winner cannot be disclosed by the lottery if their prize is valued at $1 million or more, unless the person consents to that disclosure in writing. — David Chiu, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for consents

Noun

Proton also pointed to Full Disk Access, one of the macOS permissions required during setup, as a broader security consideration.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
That means recognizing identity as a strategic business capability, continuously governing both human and non-human identities and applying adaptive access controls that respond to context instead of relying on static permissions.

— Fran Rosch, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of permissions

Verb

Louisville, Kentucky, designer Bethany Adams agrees that ‘bright tomato red’ doesn’t have a place in the kitchen.

— Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026
Milanesi agrees safeguards should be in place, but isn’t convinced AI replacing humans on spreadsheets is necessarily inviting a higher risk of error.

— Marc Saltzman, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of agrees

Noun

Without work authorizations and the ability to drive, many have chosen for now, to remain home behind closed doors.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
The transaction would also require SEC review, shareholder approval and other company authorizations, while its timing will depend on market conditions.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of authorizations

Noun

Licenses and permits, including a sales tax permit if products will be sold, also may be required.

— Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
On Monday, the Overland Park City Council will look at special events permits for the farmers market to take place this spring and summer — including issuing a special events permit for the market’s new location, 7950 Marty Street, starting in early June.

— Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2026