As a noun:
* The committee members gave their assent to the new proposal. (Meaning: they agreed to it)
* With a nod of his head, he signaled his assent to the plan. (Meaning: he agreed by nodding)
* After much debate, the group finally reached a unanimous assent. (Meaning: everyone agreed)
As a verb:
* The king assented to the treaty, ending the war. (Meaning: he agreed to the treaty)
* She assented to her friend's request to help with the move. (Meaning: she agreed to help)
* The students assented to the teacher's instructions. (Meaning: they agreed to follow the instructions)
Remember, "assent" often implies a formal or official agreement. It's less common in everyday conversation.