consent
verb (used without object)
to permit, approve, or agree; comply or yield (often followed by to or an infinitive).
had consented
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past perfectof consent.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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However, it added that fewer families had consented for their loved ones' organs to be donated, and there had been a reduction in the number of eligible donors.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, which is part of Hilton’s portfolio of hotels, had been a hold out, refusing to agree to robust wage increases that other casinos in the area had consented to last year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 23, 2025
The patients had consented to the use of this access tissue for research purposes.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 18, 2024
He said she had consented to the kiss, but Hermoso has denied that repeatedly.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 15, 2023
Of course, there was Alree Arobin, and Mademoiselle Reisz had consented to come.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
