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- pronunciation:
saIn
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Builder, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
assigns, assigning, assigned |
| definition 1: |
to set apart for a particular use or for use by a particular person.
I'm assigning this closet for winter clothes only.The gym teacher assigned us each a locker.- synonyms:
- allocate, allot, appropriate
- similar words:
- apportion, attach, consign, devote, distribute, relegate
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| definition 2: |
to appoint or choose, as for a duty.
She assigned her son to watch the baby while she took a shower.- synonyms:
- appoint, designate
- similar words:
- activate, authorize, charge, choose, delegate, depute, empower, name, nominate, pick, post, select, set
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| definition 3: |
to give as a task.
The teacher assigned a lot of homework over the weekend.- synonyms:
- allocate, allot, set
- similar words:
- give, task
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| definition 4: |
to set precisely.
With law, we assign limits to our behavior.- synonyms:
- set
- similar words:
- determine
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| related words: |
allot, cast, commit, earmark, entrust, lay, locate, mete, put, refer, schedule, send, specify, station |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to legally transfer interest, property, or rights.
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| related words: |
negotiate |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
in law, a person to whom some property, interest, or right has been transferred.
- synonyms:
- assignee
- similar words:
- guardian, heir
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