Consign
/kənˈsaɪn/noun
To assign or send something to someone, especially for a specific purpose.
Did you know?The word 'consign' originates from a Latin root meaning 'to sign together,' hinting at deeper connections and commitments that bind us to our destiny.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
consignare
“to mark or seal together, to sign with a common purpose”
Old French
Old French
consigner
“to entrust or deposit for safe keeping”
14th Century
Middle English
consigne
“to deliver or hand over for a purpose”
Modern English
English
consign
“to assign or send something with a specific intent or obligation”