In this store, we take items on consignment. We only pay you after someone buys them.
Source: tatoeba (8357765)
Consignment
/kənˈsaɪnmənt/
Synonyms for "consignment" (126 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (26)
Strong matches (37)
Noun(9 words)
committalconferralconsignment arrangementconsignment saledeliverydespatchdespatchesdispatchentrustment
Related words (63)
freightfreightagefull powergivinggoodsimpedimentainfeodationinfeudationjurisdictionladinglease and releaselegationlicenselieutenancyloadluggagemandatemissionmittimusoffice
Show 32 more words
packpayloadplenipotentiary powerpower of attorneypower to actprocurationproxypurviewrationrecommitmentregencyregentshiprelegationremandremandingresponsibilitysalesettlementsettlingshipmentsurrendertasktradingtransfertransferencetransmissiontransmittaltrusttrusteeshipvestingvicarious authoritywarrant
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: shipment, abalienation, agency, agentship, alienation.
- Sentence evidence is available for consignment, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "consignment".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "consignment"
Keep "consignment" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "consignment" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "consignment", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "consignment" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
13 entriesMore specific
5 entriesconsignment saleconsignment stockentrustment of goodsfull consignmentpartial consignment
Collocations
5 entriesconsignment agreementconsignment noteconsignment stockon consignmentsale on consignment
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
I bought this at the consignment shop.
Source: tatoeba (11535982)
To E. M. McVicker and Co., Southampton, England. "We undertake no guarantee for goods damaged in transit. As soon as the consignment was taken on board we drew your captain's attention to the fact that the vessel was unsuitable for the transport of Robots, and we are therefore not responsible for spoiled freight. We beg to remain for Rossum's Universal Robots. Yours truly."
Source: wiktionary
In order to provide for a large measure of rail participation in countrywide collection and delivery of small consignments—a task they were never particularly well suited to do, and which they did only because the horse and cart were worse—the railways sacrificed their main advantages.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "consignment"?
Closest matches include shipment, abalienation, agency, agentship, alienation.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "consignment"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.