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Meaning of the word assign in English

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assign

US /əˈsaɪn/
UK /əˈsaɪn/
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Verb

1.

to give someone a particular job or task

Example:
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The teacher will assign homework to the students.
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We need to assign roles for the new project.
Synonym:
allocateallotdesignatedelegateentrust
2.

to attribute something to someone or something

Example:
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They assigned the blame to the new employee.
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It's difficult to assign a precise value to the painting.
Synonym:
attributeascribeimputecredit
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