It's presumptuous for humans to assume that our task is to do what only God can do.
Source: tatoeba (1901)
Task
/tɑːsk/
Synonyms for "task" (343 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (69)
Noun(28 words)
jobchorea projectaction itemactivityalgorithm stepsanalysis taskassessment unitassignassigningassignmentassignmentsbe assignedbe charged withbe responsible forbusiness functionschargechargeschargingchecklist item
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chemistry assignmentchemistry homework assignmentchorescircle back with updatesclassroom activityclassroom assignmentcommissioncommissions
Adjective(3 words)
academic assignmentacademic projectactual assignment
Verb(2 words)
assign readingassign workers
Strong matches (103)
commitmentcomplainconcernconsignmentcontractcriticizecuredeadweightdealdelegated authoritydelegationdemanddenouncedenunciatedeputationdevoirdevolutiondevolvementdirty workdiscourse
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disquisitiondonkeyworkdrivedrudgerydutyeffortembassyemploymentempowermentencumberengagementenjoinenterpriseentrustingentrustmenterrandexactexecutorshipexequaturexerciseexpositionfactorshipfagfasten onfasten uponfatiguefingerfish to fryfreightfreight withfull powerfunctiongrindhandiworkhandworkhang something onharangueheadachehomeworkhomilyimpeachimplyimposeimpose onimpose uponimputeindictindustryinflictinflict oninflict uponinform againstinform oninsinuateinstruction
Noun(23 words)
Verb(2 words)
dogive the charge
Determiner(1 words)
few problems
Adjective(1 words)
grounding rod installation
Preposition(1 words)
in detail
Related words (171)
Noun(34 words)
interpretation taskjobbingjobslaborlabourlanguage taskmath problemsobjectiveobligationoperationphysics homework assignmentphysics problemsphysics taskpractice itemproblemproblemsprocessprocess related termprocessesproject
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projectsrequirerequire students to completeresearch activityresponsibilityrolescience tasksection itemteaching activityundertakingunituniversity-style exercisework activitywork item
jobjob of workjurisdictionkeep busylaborladelaylay chargeslay onlecturelecture-demonstrationlegationlessonlevylicenselicklick of worklieutenancyloadlodge a complaint
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lodge a plaintlumbermake-workmandatemanual labormatters in handmillstonemissionmoilmoralmoral lessonmoralitymoralizationnuisanceobject lessonobligationoccupationodd jobofficeonusoperationoppressoverdriveovertaskovertaxoverworkpainpiece of workpin onplaceplanplenipotentiary powerpostpower of attorneypower to actpreachmentprefer chargespress chargesprocurationprogramprojectpropositionprovinceproxypurviewputput downput onput on reportput uponrat racerebukerecitalrecitationrecriminateregencyregentshipreportreprehendreprimandreproachreproveresponsibilityrolesaddlesaddle withscoldscut worksermonservicesetset taskskull sessionslaveryspadeworkstintstrainstrokestroke of workstrugglesubjectsubject tosweattake to tasktalktaunttaunt withtaxteachingthingthings to dotiresome worktoiltravailtreadmilltroubletrusttrusteeshiptwitundertakingupbraidventurevicarious authorityvocationwarrantweighweightweight down withworkyoke with
Adjective(3 words)
listed itemnew assignmentnew responsibility
Verb(2 words)
push a blocktax
Determiner(2 words)
the assignmentthe details
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: job, chore, a project, academic assignment, academic project.
- Sentence evidence is available for task, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wiktionary, wordnet, opengloss, 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 "task".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "task"
Keep "task" 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 "task" 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 "task", 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 "task" 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
15 entriesMore specific
17 entriesShowing 16 of 17 words.
Collocations
12 entriesassign homeworkassigned taskcomplete taskscomplete the taskdo a taskfinish the taskgive choreslead a discussionmanage workloadset a projecttask listtask priority
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
27 total sentences available.
You may as well do the task now.
Source: tatoeba (16593)
He is equal to the task.
Source: tatoeba (17060)
We are engaged in a difficult task.
Source: tatoeba (22971)
Showing 4 of 27 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "task"?
Closest matches include job, chore, a project, academic assignment, academic project.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "task"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.