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From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Con·sent v. i. [imp. & p. p. Consented; p. pr. & vb. n. Consenting.]
 1. To agree in opinion or sentiment; to be of the same mind; to accord; to concur.
    And Saul was consenting unto his death.   --Acts. viii. 1.
    Flourishing many years before Wyclif, and much consenting with him in jugdment.   --Fuller.
 2. To indicate or express a willingness; to yield to guidance, persuasion, or necessity; to give assent or approval; to comply.
    My poverty, but not my will, consents.   --Shak.
    And whispering =\“I will ne'er consent,” -- consented.\=   --Byron.
 Syn: -- To accede; yield; assent; comply; agree; allow; concede; permit; admit; concur; acquiesce.