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assent willingly

[əˈsɛnt ˈwɪlɪŋli]
verb phrase
consentir de bom grado
1. to agree or express approval to something in a willing and enthusiastic manner without hesitation or reluctance
She assented willingly to the marriage proposal.
Ela consentiu de bom grado com o pedido de casamento.
2. to give consent voluntarily and cheerfully
He assented willingly to join the team.
Ele consentiu de bom grado em se juntar ao time.
Synonyms
agree willinglyconsent gladlyapprove readilyacquiesce voluntarilycomply willingly
Antonyms
refuseobjectdissentdeclineresist reluctantly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
consentir de bom grado; concordar de boa vontade
common usage in everyday speech and formal contexts
Portugal
consentir de bom grado; assentir voluntariamente
formal and literary preference

Related Idioms & Phrases

give the green light
give one's blessing
go along with
be game for
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