Commission Meaning, Definitions, Synonyms & Antonyms

Commission [kuh-mish-uhn]

NOUN, VERB

A formal written warrant or authoritative order granting power to someone to do something.
A command to act in a prescribed manner.
An authority to act on behalf of someone.
A group of persons directed to perform some duty.

To formally arrange for someone to work for you.
To order to be made.
To give the order to keep warships and other military commands in a state of entirely ready to be on duty.
To send on a mission.

Example

"Kavita served in the country's water commission."

"A portrait of the king was commissioned."

Synonyms

Noun: Agency, Authority, Delegation, Office, Fee, Allowance, Ante, Bite, Board, Committee, Delegation

Verb: Instruct, Accredit, Appoint, Assign, Bespeak, Bid, Crown, Depute, Deputize, Dispatch

Antonyms

Noun: Increase, Whole, Dismissal, Discharge, Nonperformance, Nonfulfillment, Firing, Dismission

Verb: Avoid, Cancel, Deny, Disallow, Discharge, Dismiss, Dodge, End, Fire, Hold, Ignore, Keep, End, Expel, Abrogate, Abdicate, Disqualify, Ban