to hand over or deliver formally or officially; commit (often fol. by to ).

to transfer to another's custody or charge; entrust.

to set apart for or devote to (a special purpose or use)

to consign two afternoons a week to the club.

to banish or set apart in one's mind; relegate

to consign unpleasant thoughts to oblivion.

Commerce .

to ship, as by common carrier, esp. for sale or custody.

to address for such shipment.

Obsolete . to confirm or ratify, as with a seal or other token.

to agree or assent.

Obsolete . to yield or submit.

verb

hold , keep , receive , retain

verb

address , appoint , assign , authorize , commend to , commission , commit , confide , convey , delegate , deliver , deposit with , dispatch , forward , give , issue , put in charge of , relegate , remit , route , send , ship , transfer , transmit , turn over , commend , hand over , trust , institutionalize , allot , deposit , devote , entrust , mail , recommend , remand , shift , yield