Assign and Authorize

Assign

Assign verb - To give a task, duty, or responsibility to.
Usage example: assigned the class with the task of finding something in the state constitution they felt needed changing

Authorize is a synonym for assign in appoint topic. In some cases you can use "Authorize" instead a verb "Assign", when it comes to topics like empower, entrust, select and give a responsibility.

Authorize

Authorize verb - To give official or legal power to.

Assign is a synonym for authorize in appoint topic. Sometimes you can use "Assign" instead a verb "Authorize", if it concerns topics such as entrust.

Common collocations

commands assign commands authorize commands
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