"Place assignation" refers to the act of assigning a specific place or location for a particular purpose. There are many synonyms for this phrase, including "designate," "allocate," "specify," "entrust," "appoint," and "delegate." Each of these words suggests a different degree of authority or responsibility in the act of assigning a place. "Designate" and "specify" suggest a more formal, intentional approach to place assignment while "allocate" and "entrust" suggest a more informal or delegated approach. "Appoint" and "delegate" both imply agency in the process of place assignment, with the former suggesting a higher level of authority and the latter a more decentralized approach.