Meaning of assuage

[Jo]

Test No. incompl/advan-35 "One is always going to lose...", question 4

Chief executives then start making pleasant speeches and smile a lot because they want to ......... the concerns of their borrowers.

(a) assuage
(b) assert
(c) assemble
(d) assent

Test No. incompl/advan-35 "One is always going to lose...", answer 4

Chief executives then start making pleasant speeches and smile a lot because they want to assuage the concerns of their borrowers.

Correct answer: (a) assuage
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what is the meaning of "assuage"? Thanks.

[Alan]

This means pacify/calm down.
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[Aiken]

Dear teachers,

Could you tell me what is the difference between 'assent' and 'consent'?

Thanks in advance.

Aiken
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[Beeesneees]

'Assent' is official (formal) agreement or confirmation.
'Consent' is often a synonym for 'assent', but the former can also be used to indicate less formal permission.
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