Synonyms for commissioned

Grammar : Verb

Spell : kuh-mish-uh n

Phonetic Transcription : kəˈmɪʃ ən

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Définition of commissioned

Origin : mid-14c., "authority entrusted to someone," from Latin commissionem (nominative commissio) "delegation of business," noun of action from past participle stem of committere (see commit). Meaning "body of persons charged with authority" is from late 15c.

verb authorize or delegate task

Example sentences :

Nor is it possible you should be commissioned to treat me thus.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

He had sold an article and had been commissioned to do an interesting job.
Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine

Lady Delacour commissioned Miss Portman to go to any price she pleased.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

I was commissioned by the king to apprehend the Earl of Huntingdon.
Extract from : « Maid Marian » by Thomas Love Peacock

As recognition of my ability I was commissioned to write the book 'God's Anointed.'
Extract from : « City of Endless Night » by Milo Hastings

I was commissioned to go to the house while the rest staid by the boat.
Extract from : « Graham's Magazine, Vol. XXXII No. 4, April 1848 » by Various

At the close of the repast, Mr Leach commissioned me to distribute 1lb.
Extract from : « Adventures and Recollections » by Bill o'th' Hoylus End

Whatever his motive, the Lacedaemonians took his advice, and commissioned him to procure a truce.
Extract from : « Hellenica » by Xenophon

I knew then into what service the Shining Light should be commissioned.
Extract from : « The Cruise of the Shining Light » by Norman Duncan

I commissioned the man to arrange if he could with the gentleman to accept me as a fellow-traveller.
Extract from : « Luttrell Of Arran » by Charles James Lever

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