willigen
Translation
to consent, to agree, to assent
Examples
Er willigte in den Plan.
He consented to the plan.
Sie willigte nach langem Zögern.
She consented after long hesitation.
Grammar Patterns
((in sth.)) to consent to sth. He consented to the contract. Er willigte in den Vertrag.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zustimmen, einverstanden sein; Antonyms: ablehnen, verweigern
Etymology
Derived from 'der Wille' (the will). It signifies showing one's will to agree to something.
Memory Tips
It has 'Wille' (will) inside it. When you 'willigen', you are showing your 'will' to agree.