As verbs the difference between endorse and assent
is that endorse is to support, to back, to give one's approval to, especially officially or by signature while assent is to agree to, give approval.
As nouns the difference between endorse and assent
is that endorse is a diminutive of the pale, usually appearing in pairs on either side of a pale while assent is agreement, act of agreeing.
endorse
English
(Endorsement)
Alternative forms
* indorse
Verb
To support, to back, to give one's approval to, especially officially or by signature.
To write one's signature on the back of a cheque, or other negotiable instrument, when transferring it to a third party, or cashing it.
To give an endorsement.
Derived terms
* disendorse
* endorsement
Related terms
* dorsal
Noun
(
en noun)
(heraldiccharge) A diminutive of the pale, usually appearing in pairs on either side of a pale.
Usage notes
When a narrow, vertical stripe appears in a coat of arms, it is usually termed a (pallet) when used as the primary charge in the absence of a pale''. The term ''endorse'' is typically used only when the stripes flank a central and wider ''pale''. Diminutive stripes flanking other ''ordinaries are termed (term).
Related terms
* endorsed
assent
English
Verb
(
en verb)
To agree to, give approval.
* Macaulay
- The princess assented to all that was suggested.
To admit a thing as true.
* Bible, Acts xxiv. 9
- And the Jews also assented , saying that these things were so.
Synonyms
* accede
*
Noun
(
en noun)
agreement, act of agreeing
- I will give this act my assent .
Related terms
* assentor
Synonyms
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Anagrams
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