consign
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /kənˈsaɪn/
KK: /kənˈsaɪn/
intransitive verb
Definition
To send or deliver something to someone, often for a specific purpose or to be sold.
Example
The artist decided to consign her paintings to the gallery for sale.
Tense Forms
Past: consigned
Past Participle: consigned
Conversation
I think it's time I consign my old books to someone who will appreciate them more.
That's a great idea! Giving them a new home sounds nice.
Yeah, I just hope the new owner will really enjoy reading them.
I'm sure they will; those books deserve to be loved again!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
submit
yield
agree
Antonyms
refuse
reject
oppose
transitive verb
Definition
To deliver something to someone for them to take care of it or sell it.
Example
The artist decided to consign her paintings to a local gallery for sale.
Tense Forms
Past: consigned
Past Participle: consigned
Conversation
Did you decide what to do with those old books?
Yeah, I think I’ll consign them to the local bookstore.
That sounds like a great idea!
Root Explanation
Consign is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "signare" (meaning to mark or sign). The word describes the act of marking or signing something together, often in the context of sending or delivering goods.
Memory Tip
Think of 'marking together' when you consign something, as you are officially signing off on it.
Visually Confused Words
reconsign
condign
conin
coign
preconsign
cosigner
coresign
coonskin