How Do You Spell CONSIGN?

Pronunciation: [kənsˈa͡ɪn] (IPA)

The word "consign" is spelled with a "c-o-n-s-i-g-n" and pronounced as /kənˈsaɪn/. The IPA phonetic transcription of the word "consign" indicates that the first syllable is pronounced with a schwa /ə/ sound, followed by a /k/ sound, an /aɪ/ diphthong, and an /n/ sound. The second syllable is pronounced with a stressed /s/ sound, followed by a short /aɪ/ diphthong, and a nasal /n/ sound. The spelling of this word is important to ensure proper communication and understanding in written and spoken language.

CONSIGN Meaning and Definition

1. Consignment is a term that can be used as a verb or a noun. As a verb, it refers to the act of delivering or sending something to a designated place or person, often with the intention of it being sold or stored on behalf of the sender. The action of consigning typically involves entrusting an item or goods to another party for sale, distribution, or safekeeping. The consignor, who is usually the owner of the goods, retains ownership until the items are sold or transferred, while the consignee maintains possession and assumes responsibility for the items.

   The term can also be used as a noun, where it refers to the goods or items that have been consigned. In this context, consignment can highlight the process of selling or distributing items on behalf of others, such as in consignment shops or art galleries.

   Consigning can be beneficial for both parties involved. The consignor is given an opportunity to sell their goods without having to maintain their own store or storefront, while the consignee stands a chance to profit from the items they are entrusted with. Additionally, consigning allows for an efficient division of labor, expertise, and resources, enabling goods to reach a wider market.

   In summary, consign means to deliver or send items, typically for the purpose of selling or storage on behalf of the sender. The term can be used as both a verb and a noun, referring to the action or the goods being consigned, respectively.

2. To send, transfer, or deliver; to commit or intrust to; to intrust goods to another for sale.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for CONSIGN

• condion
• coisin
• consice
• consile
• contian
• consint
• consern
• constion
• cousinn
• consen
• causign
• contion
• consignr
• consis
• copsin
• consiren
• convien
• conlin
• concirn
• consiege
• counsin
• closign
• consurn
• consin
• consaign
• jonsian
• conseigne
• conigne
• continn
• Conigy
• consitin
• Conigi
• Onsignd
• consiev
• Onwign
• concian
• consian

Etymology of CONSIGN

The word "consign" originated from late Middle English, derived from the Latin word "consignare". This Latin word consists of the prefix "con-" (meaning "together" or "with") and the verb "signare" (meaning "to mark" or "to seal"). The combination of these elements gives "consign" its meaning of "to mark together" or "to put together". Over time, the word evolved to its current meaning, which refers to entrusting someone or something to the care of another or to deliver goods to be sold.

Idioms with the word CONSIGN

• consign sth to sm or sth The idiom "consign something to someone or something" means to commit or entrust something to someone or something, typically for storage, disposal, or further action. It often implies that the person or thing receiving the item will assume responsibility for its care or handling.
• consign (something) to (someone or something) The idiom "consign (something) to (someone or something)" means to entrust or hand over something to someone or something, typically with the understanding that they will be responsible for its care or management. It is often used when someone delegates a task or responsibility to someone else.

Similar spelling words for CONSIGN

• Quinzaine,
• kenzan,
• Conicine,
• cnicin,
• non-Keynesian,
• conessine,
• ganesan,
• Gunnison,
• kennison,
• anti-Keynesian,
• conason,
• new-Keynesian,
• consistent,
• konuzin,
• canson,
• cousin,
• cancion,
• conscion,
• neo-Keynesian,
• consignia,
• coniacian,
• gansen,
• kunsan,
• Gynecian,
• gynæcian,
• canzona,
• GAINSN,
• conson,
• Caincin,
• pseudo-Keynesian,
• guanosine,
• ganson,
• consignee,
• gonosan,
• Kinesin,
• consist,
• kinison,
• konieczny,
• Consigne,
• quasi-Keynesian,
• kinson,
• semi-Keynesian,
• canossian,
• kinnison,
• conessin,
• quinicin,
• post-keynesian,
• gunsan,
• canzano,
• canzoni,
• Guanosin,
• consignor,
• kansan,
• pro-Keynesian,
• cancino,
• gonson,
• consigner,
• Canzone,
• keynesian,
• Gynaecian,
• ganzon,
• Consiglio,
• cansino,
• consist in,
• conscious,
• Quinizine,
• Quinicine,
• kenison.

Conjugate verb Consign

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have consigned

you would have consigned

he/she/it would have consigned

we would have consigned

they would have consigned

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been consigning

you would have been consigning

he/she/it would have been consigning

we would have been consigning

they would have been consigning

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would consign

you would consign

he/she/it would consign

we would consign

they would consign

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be consigning

you would be consigning

he/she/it would be consigning

we would be consigning

they would be consigning

FUTURE

I will consign

you will consign

he/she/it will consign

we will consign

they will consign

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be consigning

you will be consigning

he/she/it will be consigning

we will be consigning

they will be consigning

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have consigned

you will have consigned

he/she/it will have consigned

we will have consigned

they will have consigned

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been consigning

you will have been consigning

he/she/it will have been consigning

we will have been consigning

they will have been consigning

IMPERATIVE

we Let´s consign

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was consigning

you were consigning

he/she/it was consigning

we were consigning

they were consigning

PAST PARTICIPLE

consigned

PAST PERFECT

I had consigned

you had consigned

he/she/it had consigned

we had consigned

they had consigned

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been consigning

you had been consigning

he/she/it had been consigning

we had been consigning

they had been consigning

PRESENT

I consign

you consign

he/she/it consigns

we consign

they consign

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am consigning

you are consigning

he/she/it is consigning

we are consigning

they are consigning

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

consigning

PRESENT PERFECT

I have consigned

you have consigned

he/she/it has consigned

we have consigned

they have consigned

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been consigning

you have been consigning

he/she/it has been consigning

we have been consigning

they have been consigning

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it consign

SIMPLE PAST

I consigned

you consigned

he/she/it consigned

we consigned

they consigned