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 upcoming six-episode series will follow the anti-corruption unit AC-12, after being disbanded and rebranded as the Inspectorate of Police Standards, as the team members are assigned their most sensitive case so far.

From BBC

A detective was eventually assigned to the case.

From Los Angeles Times

In particular, the Metropolitan Police said it was carrying out "initial inquiries" into allegations relating to close protection officers formerly assigned to Mountbatten-Windsor.

From BBC

Hours after her post, deputies assigned to the Salton City sheriff’s station responded to a call about the discovery of human remains in Salton City.

From Los Angeles Times

The company said the FDA has accepted the amended application, and assigned a goal date of Aug. 5.

From MarketWatch

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