consigns

verb

Definition of consignsnext
present tense third-person singular of consign
1
as in sends
to cause to go or be taken from one place to another consigned the prisoner to the dungeon

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2
as in leaves
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another the deliveryman had consigned our package to a next-door neighbor

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consigns
  1. sends
  2. leaves
  3. gives
  4. delivers
  5. recommends
Verb
  • This sends shivers down the spine of the entertainment industry.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The signals that the brain sends to those muscles can be communicated, by way of numerous electrodes on the skin and external wires, to microprocessors in the prosthesis.
    Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of sends
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  • The medium-length and smooth finish leaves a lingering impression of vanilla, caramel, and oak.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Often, the high-pressure environment of constant approvals leaves little room for reflection on the broader portfolio’s feasibility or alignment.
    Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of leaves
Verb
  • If that’s your struggle, find a routine that gives you the space to switch from work to home mode.
    Colin C. Campbell, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The bipartisan bill gives the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission more backstop authority to approve critical infrastructure from electric transmission to interstate natural gas pipelines.
    Dipka Bhambhani, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of gives
Verb
  • The Aston Martin Valhalla packs a power punch and delivers a number of firsts for the company.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The limited series also has an interactive color display on the hand controller that delivers data from every session.
    Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of delivers
Verb
  • Jonathan also recommends that viewers find unique, unused spaces in their homes to use as staging sites for fun holiday scenes.
    Tabitha Parent, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Phipps personally recommends using a combination of almond flour and oat flour.
    Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of recommends
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consignments

consigns

consist

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