consigned

Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

1.To give, transfer, or deliver, in a formal manner, as if by signing over into the possession of another, or into a different state, with the sense of fixedness in that state, or permanence of possession; as, to consign the body to the grave. [1913 Webster]

At the day of general account, good men are to be consigned over to another state.— Atterbury.[1913 Webster]

2.To give in charge; to commit; to intrust. [1913 Webster]

Atrides, parting for the Trojan war, Consigned the youthful consort to his care.— Pope.[1913 Webster]

The four evangelists consigned to writing that history.— Addison.[1913 Webster]

3.(Com.) To send or address (by bill of lading or otherwise) to an agent or correspondent in another place, to be cared for or sold, or for the use of such correspondent; as, to consign a cargo or a ship; to consign goods. [1913 Webster]

4.To assign; to devote; to set apart. [1913 Webster]

The French commander consigned it to the use for which it was intended by the donor.— Dryden.[1913 Webster]

5.To stamp or impress; to affect. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

Consign my spirit with great fear.— Jer. Taylor.

Syn: To commit; deliver; intrust; resign. See Commit. [1913 Webster]