Ascent ~ Assent
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ascent — assent
[the same pronunciation as in ‘assent’]
“Ascent” is ‘the act of going or moving upwards or to a higher position from a lower position; an upward slope’,
- (a steep ascent)
e.g.
The mountaineers made a successful ascent to the peak of the mountain.
“Assent” is ‘to agree to an idea, suggestion, etc.’,
- (to assent to live)
e.g.
She will not assent to my suggestion.
[i.e. she will not say ‘yes’ to my suggestion]
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Mr. Kumar, an English language teacher, having taught in many countries around the world including Ethiopia and Oman shares this English Language Reference website using material that he has written and compiled during the past 20 years.