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Synonyms for Assign (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)):
delegate, depute, designate, delegate

WordNet sense 2 (make undue claims to having):
arrogate

WordNet sense 3 (give out or allot):
allot, portion

WordNet sense 4 (attribute or give):
put

WordNet sense 5 (attribute or credit to):
ascribe, impute, attribute, attribute

WordNet sense 6 (select something or someone for a specific purpose):
specify


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