consign

con·sign

verb \kən-ˈsīn\

Definition of CONSIGN

transitive verb

1

: to give over to another's care

2

: to give, transfer, or deliver into the hands or control of another; also : to commit especially to a final destination or fate <a writer consigned to oblivion>

3

: to send or address to an agent to be cared for or sold

intransitive verb

obsolete : agree, submit

— con·sign·able \-ˈsī-nə-bəl\ adjective

— con·sig·na·tion \ˌkän-ˌsī-ˈnā-shən, ˌkän(t)-sig-\ noun

— con·sign·or \ˌkän-ˌsī-ˈnȯr, kən-\ noun

Examples of CONSIGN

1. She consigned the painting to an auction house.
2. The goods were consigned to him.

Origin of CONSIGN

Middle French consigner, from Latin consignare, from com- + signum sign, mark, seal — more at sign

First Known Use: 1528

Related to CONSIGN

Synonyms

send, dispatch, pack (off), ship, shoot, transfer, transmit, transport

Antonyms

accept, receive

Related Words

convey, deliver, hand over, pass, render; advance, drop, launch; address, forward; export, import; bestow, contribute, donate, give, present; resend, return

Near Antonyms

acquire, draw, earn, gain, garner, get, obtain, procure, secure

See Synonym Discussion at commit