The difference between Concur and Consent

When used as verbs, concur means to unite or agree (in action or opinion), whereas consent means to express willingness, to give permission.

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

check bellow for the other definitions of Concur and Consent

  1. Concur as a verb:

    To unite or agree (in action or opinion); to have a common opinion; to coincide; to correspond.

  2. Concur as a verb:

    To meet in the same point; to combine or conjoin; to contribute or help towards a common object or effect.

  3. Concur as a verb (obsolete):

    To run together; to meet.

  4. Concur as a verb (rare):

    To converge.

  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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