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Wordabulary

assign

Pronunciation
Verb A2 Elementary

Quick answer

To give someone a particular task, role, or piece of work to do.

"The teacher assigned each student a different chapter to summarize."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

allocate designate

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Which word fits the gap? "The teacher _____ each student a different chapter to summarize."

Answer: assign

In your own words, what does "assign" mean?

To give someone a particular task, role, or piece of work to do.

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