Synonyms of assigned

assigned

verb

past tense of assign

1

as in entrusted

to give a task, duty, or responsibility to

assigned the class with the task of finding something in the state constitution they felt needed changing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• entrusted
• tasked
• charged
• trusted
• commissioned
• imposed
• delegated
• conferred
• recommended
• allotted
• allocated
• authorized
• committed
• empowered
• consigned
• relegated
• confided
• invested
• reposed

2

as in allotted

to give as a share or portion

each new employee is assigned a cubicle and a computer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• allotted
• allocated
• distributed
• allowed
• apportioned
• divided
• gave
• rationed
• measured
• lotted
• awarded
• granted
• dealt
• administered
• dispensed
• split
• shared (out)
• handed out
• reserved
• reassigned
• prorated
• accorded
• earmarked
• metered
• contributed
• donated
• meted (out)
• doled out
• reallocated
• parted
• admeasured
• portioned
• parceled (out)
• redistributed
• reapportioned
• chipped in

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denied
• retained
• kept
• deprived (of)
• withheld
• appropriated
• begrudged
• confiscated
• stinted
• arrogated

3

as in ceded

to give over the legal possession or ownership of

assigned all rights to and royalties from the song to the Boy Scouts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ceded
• transferred
• conveyed
• bequeathed
• relinquished
• donated
• entrusted
• disposed of
• deeded
• alienated
• lent
• left
• granted
• loaned
• leased
• rented
• made over
• moved
• presented
• passed (down)
• contributed
• aliened
• transmitted
• conferred
• passed
• bestowed
• vested
• committed
• handed down
• commended
• surrendered
• willed
• consigned
• delivered
• turned in
• released
• trusted
• turned over
• handed over
• yielded
• let

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expropriated

4

as in appointed

to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty

the mayor assigned the panel with the task of luring a major sports franchise to the city

Synonyms & Similar Words

• appointed
• nominated
• named
• designated
• constituted
• commissioned
• attached
• placed
• delegated
• authorized
• detailed
• inducted
• elected
• selected
• chose
• created
• ordained
• installed
• instituted
• deputized
• deputed
• inaugurated
• anointed
• consecrated
• destined
• crowned
• drafted
• invested
• made
• instated
• voted (in)
• enthroned
• handpicked
• singled (out)
• throned

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dismissed
• discharged
• expelled
• fired
• removed
• displaced
• ejected
• deposed
• evicted
• ousted
• dethroned
• threw out
• unseated
• overthrew
• blackballed
• unmade
• uncrowned

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of assigned

When the time came for the Southern Living staff to begin the process of combing through 60 years of recipes, we were each randomly assigned a couple of issues from various years. — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026

The moniker was assigned to Trump by Kurt Andersen and Grayden Carter’s Spy Magazine in 1988 as a sardonic stab at his attention grasping drive. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 8 July 2026

Each client is paired with a licensed travel professional and assigned to them for the duration of their booking and travel experience. — William Jones, USA Today, 8 July 2026

In Idaho, properties more than 5 miles from a fire station can be assigned a high Public Protection Classification rating, according to the Idaho Surveying and Rating Bureau. — Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2026

Human oversight must be structurally capable of functioning, not merely assigned. — Tiffany Archer, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

The city has also assigned two building department employees to help homeowners navigate the process. — Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

The case was assigned to the department’s Crimes Against Children Unit and remained under investigation for several weeks. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026

Zoe McCurnin, a lead animal control officer, was assigned to the case. — Velvet Wu july 1, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026