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 Arsenal squad have a security team around them and one member is assigned to stay close to Dowman at all times.

From BBC

A superintendent assigned to the case gives George free rein to pursue his theories.

From The Wall Street Journal

All of this was previously collected and presented by a board investigator, but now workers must make their case before a board investigator is even assigned.

From Salon

These items are given a number, and audience members assigned a particular “brilliant thing” are expected to shout out their entry when their number is called.

From Los Angeles Times

In November, credit evaluator S&P Global Ratings assigned the fund an A, or investment grade, rating with a stable outlook.

From The Wall Street Journal

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