Answer and Assent

Answer

Answer verb - To speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction.

Assent and answer are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Assent" instead a verb "Answer".

Assent

Assent verb - To give or express one's approval (as to a proposal).

Answer and assent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Answer" instead a verb "Assent".

Nearby Words: assenting, assented

Common collocations

part answer part assent part
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