Assign
Assign verb - To give as a share or portion.
Usage example: each new employee is assigned a cubicle and a computer
Award
Award verb - To give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly.
Usage example: custody of the boy was awarded to the grandparents
Assign is a synonym for award in action topic. You can use "Assign" instead a verb "Award", if it concerns topics such as grant, accord, present with, give prize or reward.
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