<p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>To permit, approve, or agree; comply or yield (often followed by to or an infinitive): He consented to the proposal.</li><li>We asked her permission, and she consented.</li><li>Archaic: to agree in sentiment, opinion, etc.; be in harmony.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>Permission, approval, or agreement; sanction; acquiescence: He gave his consent to the marriage.</li><li>Synonyms: concurrence, accord.</li><li>Agreement in sentiment, opinion, a course of action, etc.: By common consent he was appointed official delegate.</li><li>Archaic: accord; concord; harmony.</li></ul>