Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To give out or allocate a particular task or responsibility to someone or something.
Assign
/əˈsaɪn/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
This word has no antonymsExamples:
The teacher assigned us homework.She decided to assign roles for the play.
Etymology:
From Middle English assignen, borrowed from Old French assigner, and from Latin assignare, which means to allocate or allot. Ad- meaning to and signare meaning to mark or designate.
Usage Statistics:
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