TASK (2)

task (2). Task, v.t. to impose something to be done, to set

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Task, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Tasked (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Tasking.] 1. 1. To impose a task upon; to assign a definite amount of business, labor, or duty to.
There task thy maids, and exercise the loom. Dryden. 2. 2. To oppress with severe or excessive burdens; to tax.
3. 3. To charge; to tax; as with a fault.
Too impudent to task me with those errors. Beau. & Fl.