The difference between Acquiesce and Consent

When used as verbs, acquiesce means to rest satisfied, or apparently satisfied, or to rest without opposition and discontent (usually implying previous opposition or discontent), whereas consent means to express willingness, to give permission.

Consent is also noun with the meaning: voluntary agreement or permission.

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  1. Acquiesce as a verb (intransitive, with '''[[in]]''' (or sometimes '''[[with]]''', '''[[to]]''')):

    To rest satisfied, or apparently satisfied, or to rest without opposition and discontent (usually implying previous opposition or discontent); to accept or consent by silence or by omitting to object.

  2. Acquiesce as a verb (intransitive):

    To concur upon conviction; as, to acquiesce in an opinion; to assent to; usually, to concur, not heartily but so far as to forbear opposition.

  1. Consent as a verb:

    To express willingness, to give permission.

    Examples:

    "After reflecting a little bit, I've consented."

  2. Consent as a verb (medicine):

    To cause to sign a consent form.

  3. Consent as a verb (obsolete):

    To grant; to allow; to assent to.

  4. Consent as a verb:

    To agree in opinion or sentiment; to be of the same mind; to accord; to concur.

  1. Consent as a noun:

    Voluntary agreement or permission.

  2. Consent as a noun (obsolete):

    Unity or agreement of opinion, sentiment, or inclination.

  3. Consent as a noun (obsolete):

    Advice; counsel.

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