consent
verb (used without object)
to permit, approve, or agree; comply or yield (often followed by to or an infinitive).
has consented
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present perfectof consent (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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According to legal filings, the government has consented to the defense team’s numerous requests for more time to investigate the charges.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 26, 2023
Genetically engineered pig kidneys and hearts have also been tested in people who have suffered brain death when their family has consented to the experiment.
From Scientific American ● Oct. 11, 2023
It is illegal, however, to record both parties if neither has consented.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 14, 2017
A new app will allow users to remix the art of pop artist Sir Peter Blake, the first time the artist has consented to his art being used in this way.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2015
And now the same young man as before came out on the stage and announced, “Wait, everybody! The Moon Lady has consented to grant one secret wish to each person here. ...”
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
