Synonyms of tasked

tasked

verb

past tense of task

as in entrusted

to give a task, duty, or responsibility to

I have been tasked by the host with bringing the pies for Thanksgiving this year

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tasked

Ballard, 57, of Mill Valley, will serve alongside eight other commissioners tasked with designating state historical landmarks and preserving the state’s cultural heritage, following the appointment made Friday evening. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026

She was even tasked with buying her character’s wardrobe herself. — Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026

But in marathon discussions with the president this week, representatives from most of Israel's main parties recommended Eisenkot be tasked with assembling a new government. — CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026

House leaders tasked women’s groups with figuring out how to fix the issue. — Anna Liss-Roy, Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2026

The Israeli President's Office said Eisenkot will be invited to the president's residence on Sunday where he will be formally tasked with forming the government. — Jamie Dorrington, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026

And the best athletes are often the ones tasked with kicking. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 7 Nov. 2026

Now, Tan-Gillespie is tasked with getting KFC’s American business back on track as the brand faces growing competition paired with more health-conscious and cash-strapped consumers. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

Archibald has also been tasked with increasing Fanatics’ reach with women. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026