assign
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /əˈsaɪn/
KK: /əˈsaɪn/
noun
Definition
A person who is given a task or responsibility to complete.
Example
The assign was responsible for managing the project timeline.
Conversation
Did you hear that they need someone to fill the assign for the project?
Yeah, I heard about that. It sounds like a great opportunity!
I wonder who will be the lucky assign for it.
Hopefully someone who can really handle the responsibility well.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
delegate
appointee
transferee
Antonyms
assignor
relinquisher
withdrawer
transitive verb
Definition
To give someone a specific task or responsibility, or to designate something for a particular purpose.
Example
The teacher will assign a project to the students next week.
Tense Forms
Past: assigned
Past Participle: assigned
Conversation
Have you heard about the project they assign to our team?
Yeah, I heard it’s a big one!
I wonder how they'll assign the tasks among us.
Root Explanation
Assign → It is formed from "ad-" (meaning to) and "signare" (meaning to mark or designate). The word "assign" means to mark or designate something to a particular person or purpose.
Memory Tip
Think of 'marking' something 'to' someone — that's why assign means to designate a task or responsibility.
Visually Confused Words
reassign
sign
misassign