English

assign

əˈsaɪn
Meaning: to give a task or responsibility
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base assign
3rd person singular present assigns
Present participle assigning
Past assigned
Will future will assign
Going-to future going to assign
Imperative negative don't assign / do not assign

Example sentences

The teacher will assign a new project to the class tomorrow.
The teacher will assign a new project to the class tomorrow.
A federal marshal was assigned to protect the judge.
A federal marshal was assigned to protect the judge.
The company assigned a did number to each support desk.
The company assigned a did number to each support desk.

Usage Notes

To designate or set apart for a specific purpose or person. Common in school (assign homework) and work (assign tasks).

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