Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

assign

verb
/əˈsaɪn/
Definition
To allocate a task or responsibility to someone.
Examples
  • She was assigned the project because of her experience.
  • The teacher will assign homework every Friday.
  • He was assigned to work with a mentor.
Meaning
To give someone a duty or to designate something for a specific purpose.
Synonyms
  • allocate
  • designate
  • appoint
  • delegate
  • set