Simple meaning
What does Assign mean?
Assign means give someone a specific task.
Dictionary definition
To assign means to give a task or role to someone.
Example sentences
Assign in a sentence
easy
Our group used assign during the class project.
medium
In team activities, assign helps everyone work toward the same goal.
hard
Using assign in my writing explained how students shared roles and solved problems together.
Synonyms
Words like Assign
allocateRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
designateRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
appointRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
Antonyms
Opposite words
withholdHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
leave unassignedHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
Word family
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Base word
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verb
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What does assign mean?
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