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- pronunciation:
saIn
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Builder, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
assigns, assigning, assigned |
| definition 1: |
to choose someone to do a particular thing.
His boss assigned him to work the night shift.- synonyms:
- appoint, designate
- similar words:
- charge, choose, name, nominate, pick, select
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| definition 2: |
to give a particular thing for someone to do.
The teacher assigned homework.- similar words:
- give
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| related words: |
lay, send |
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