consent Play nounPermission for something to happen or agreement to do something.verbGive permission for something to happen. SYNONYMS acceptanceaccordacquiescenceagreementapprobationapprovalassentauthorizationbackingclearanceconcurrenceconfirmationendorsementfavourgo aheadgood wishesgreen lightimprimaturleaveOKpermissionsanctionseal of approvalstamp of approvalsupportthumbs up