Synonyms of assigns

assigns

verb

present tense third-person singular of assign

1

as in tasks

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

• tasks
• entrusts
• trusts
• imposes
• charges
• confers
• recommends
• allocates
• authorizes
• commits
• commissions
• empowers
• delegates
• allots
• relegates
• consigns
• confides
• reposes
• invests

2

as in allots

to give as a share or portion

each new employee is assigned a cubicle and a computer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• allots
• allocates
• distributes
• apportions
• allows
• gives
• lots
• divides
• dispenses
• administers
• rations
• splits
• portions
• measures
• grants
• prorates
• deals
• contributes
• meters
• reassigns
• awards
• hands out
• donates
• shares (out)
• doles out
• parts
• parcels (out)
• accords
• metes (out)
• redistributes
• reallocates
• reserves
• admeasures
• earmarks
• chips in
• reapportions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denies
• retains
• deprives (of)
• withholds
• keeps
• begrudges
• appropriates
• confiscates
• arrogates
• stints

3

as in cedes

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

• cedes
• conveys
• relinquishes
• lends
• bequeaths
• transfers
• donates
• alienates
• entrusts
• aliens
• leaves
• contributes
• transmits
• disposes of
• presents
• deeds
• rents
• grants
• leases
• moves
• confers
• passes (down)
• bestows
• commends
• passes
• makes over
• loans
• surrenders
• commits
• delivers
• wills
• yields
• trusts
• consigns
• vests
• turns in
• releases
• hands down
• turns over
• lets
• hands over

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expropriates

4

as in appoints

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

• appoints
• nominates
• constitutes
• designates
• names
• attaches
• authorizes
• commissions
• elects
• details
• inducts
• chooses
• creates
• selects
• places
• delegates
• ordains
• anoints
• installs
• inaugurates
• consecrates
• invests
• institutes
• deputizes
• makes
• instates
• deputes
• crowns
• enthrones
• votes (in)
• handpicks
• destines
• drafts
• singles (out)
• thrones

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dismisses
• expels
• discharges
• removes
• fires
• displaces
• ejects
• evicts
• ousts
• deposes
• overthrows
• dethrones
• unseats
• unmakes
• throws out
• uncrowns
• blackballs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of assigns

There’s a common perception among fans that FIFA assigns the matches each referee will officiate from the very beginning of the tournament. — Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

India’s Aadhaar system, created in 2009, uses iris scans and fingerprints, and assigns a unique twelve-digit number to all residents. — Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

This is because of the jock tax formula, which assigns duty days to taxable jurisdictions even for players who play for teams in no-income-tax-rate states like Florida, Tennessee, Texas, and Nevada. — Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

In the case of an irregularity, such as this, the board assigns all ballots cast in error to the candidate with the second-highest number of votes. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

Three partners complete manufacturing pathway The agreement assigns distinct fabrication tasks to each organization. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026

When there is a conflict of interest between the state public defender’s office and the person it has been asked to represent, the alternative counsel division finds, hires and assigns a private attorney to represent the client instead. — Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 3 Aug. 2026

Toco assigns your coverage tier based on that, and a final quote requires your vehicle identification number (VIN) and exact mileage. — Emily Mercer, USA Today, 22 July 2026

After downloading an app and registering members of your team (which must be an even number of players), the computer randomly assigns your run of games for the evening. — Ryan P. C. Trimble, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026