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- pronunciation:
- re
l
geIt
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
relegates, relegating, relegated |
| definition 1: |
to send or consign to a condition, place, or position of lesser importance or esteem.
The case was not considered top priority and was relegated to one of the inexperienced lawyers at the firm. |
| definition 2: |
to assign to a category; classify.
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| definition 3: |
to refer or assign to the attention or care of someone.
- similar words:
- refer
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| related words: |
assign, banish, locate, set |
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| derivations: |
relegable (adj.), relegation (n.) |
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