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consign

Syllabification: (con·sign)
Pronunciation: /kənˈsīn/

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Definition of consign

verb

[with object]
  • deliver (something) to a person’s custody, typically in order for it to be sold:he consigned three paintings to Sotheby’s
  • send (goods) by a public carrier.
  • (consign someone/something to) assign; commit decisively or permanently:she consigned the letter to the wastebasket

Derivatives

consignee

Pronunciation: /ˌkänsəˈnē, ˌkänˌsīˈnē, kənˌsīˈnē/

noun

consignor

Pronunciation: /kənˈsīnər/

noun

Origin:

late Middle English (in the sense 'mark with the sign of the cross', especially at baptism or confirmation, as a sign of dedication to God): from French consigner or Latin consignare 'mark with a seal'

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