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How to use assenting in a sentence

“That is correct,” replied the captain, assenting so 197 quietly that his friend hoped he would remain easily manageable.

The governor was terrified at this threat; but soon procured his liberty by assenting to the wishes of his entertainer.

And the judge quietly assenting gave Alice his arm not knowing whither she was leading him.

THE BROKEN SWORDDENNISON WORTHINGTON

He said they were very cautious and backward in assenting to such things.

In telling our story to him, his attitude of mind, in demurring or assenting, will cause a sudden change or recoil on our part.

A low murmur of sympathy echoed through the assembly, half-assenting, and Caterina, perceiving it hurried on.

To this Phineas assented,—and by degrees he found himself assenting to a great many things that Mr. Monk said to him.

PHINEAS FINNANTHONY TROLLOPE

With his hands thrust deep in his pockets he slowly moved his head back and forth, as though assenting to some unuttered question.

THE SHADOWARTHUR STRINGER

Mrs Proctor nodded her head with a great many little satisfied assenting nods.

THE RECTORMRS. (MARGARET) OLIPHANT

Therefore, almost all of them assenting to his plan, the day was set on which he resolved to kill the Spaniards and the minister.

SYNONYM OF THE DAY

OCTOBER 26, 1985