Synonyms for

Commission

Verb / kʌˈmɪʃʌn / Another word for commission — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a group of people who have been given the official job of finding information about something or controlling something

Synonyms & similar words

charge delegation commissioning mission deputation committee direction perpetration militarycommission delegacy committal committee board panel group council body agency bureau department office administration authority directorate tribunal inquiry investigation

Synonyms by register

Formal

authorization mandate delegation assignment

Informal

job gig task project

Literary

errand quest charge

Antonyms

cancel revoke rescind nullify void repeal

Common collocations

  • commission a painting
  • commission a report
  • commission a study
  • commission a statue
  • commission a building
  • on commission
  • commission rate
  • commission fee

Word family

noun commission
verb commission
adjective commissioned

Usage note

The word 'commission' can refer to the act of giving authority, a group authorized to act, or a fee paid for services. Be mindful of context to distinguish between these meanings.

Example sentences

  1. The commission was formed to investigate the cause of the accident.
  2. The commission will oversee the construction of the new building.
  3. The commission recommended changes to the company's policies.
  4. The commission's report was presented to the board.
  5. The commission was made up of experts in the field.

Quotes

  • Success in almost any field depends more on energy and drive than it does on intelligence. This explains why we have so many stupid leaders. - Sloan Wilson
  • I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. - Thomas Jefferson
  • The best way to predict your future is to create it. - Abraham Lincoln

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