English Synonym Finder

consign

Definitions

To deliver something to a person's custody, typically for sale or shipment.

To assign something to a particular place or situation, often one that is undesirable or unpleasant.

To entrust a person or object to the care of another.

Examples

The artist decided to consign her paintings to a local gallery for the upcoming exhibition.

He had to consign his old furniture to the attic because there was no more room in the living area.

The company will consign the shipment of goods to the international distributor by the end of the week.

Synonyms

entrust delegate assign commit transfer deliver allocate

Antonyms

keep retain withhold hold receive accept seize