The difference between Consent and Willingness

When used as nouns, consent means voluntary agreement or permission, whereas willingness means the state of being willing.

Consent is also verb with the meaning: to express willingness, to give permission.

check bellow for the other definitions of Consent and Willingness

  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.

  1. Willingness as a noun:

    The state of being willing

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