Definitions

assign

[uh-sahyn] / əˈsaɪn /

VERB

select and give a responsibility

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accredit allow appoint attach authorize charge commit designate draft elect empower entrust hire name nominate refer select

STRONG

ascribe attribute cast commission credit delegate deputize download enroll impute ordain reference slot tag

WEAK

choice downlink hang on hold responsible pin on tab

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny disallow disapprove fire ignore keep refuse reject

STRONG

cancel retract

VERB

set apart for a reason

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allocate allot appoint designate determine distribute give grant hand over

STRONG

apportion appropriate consign detail divide earmark fix indicate prescribe relegate specify stipulate

WEAK

dish out fork out hand out mete shell out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hold keep refuse retain withhold

STRONG

disarrange disorganize hide

Example Sentences

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The letter sent Monday addresses other key problems fire victims say have slowed their claims payments, including multiple adjusters being assigned to claims resulting in a downward change in payouts.

From Los Angeles Times

Previously, Jim was assigned to the US News team and handled a variety of assignments, including mass shootings, regional economic trends and other big-picture feature stories in the West.

From The Wall Street Journal

Both men were assigned to Operation Metro Surge, an immigration enforcement dragnet launched in December that sent scores of armed and masked agents across the city.

From Salon

S&P Global assigned Strategy a B- issuer credit rating with stable outlook in October, five notches below the lowest rung of investment grade.

From Barron's

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