assign synonyms

assign

v.

  1. To delegate to a specific purpose

    commit, commission, authorize, hand over, earmark, allocate, detail, appoint, allot, prescribe, nominate, name, select, hold responsible, empower, entrust, allow, cast, deputize, attach, charge, accredit, hire, elect, ordain, enroll, relegate, draft.

    Antonyms maintain*, dismiss*, keep back. *

  2. To distribute

    give out, consign, allot; see allot, distribute 1.

  3. To designate

    specify, indicate, set apart; see designate 1.

  4. To attribute

    ascribe, attribute, accredit; see attribute. See syn. study atallot, attribute.

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