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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
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noun |
| pronunciation: |
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| definition: |
a person who is authorized to speak or act for one or more others, such as a representative to a conference or convention.
Delegates from each state assembled for the convention.- synonyms:
- representative
- similar words:
- agent, alternate, ambassador, appointee, deputy, emissary, envoy, mouthpiece, proxy, spokesperson, stand-in
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| related words: |
legislator, minister |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| pronunciation: |
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| inflections: |
delegates, delegating, delegated |
| definition 1: |
to give or entrust (one's authority, functions, or the like) to another.
He should delegate some of his responsibilities to others instead of taking on everything himself.- synonyms:
- authorize, depute, entrust
- similar words:
- assign, charge, commend, commission, commit
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| definition 2: |
to appoint or send as an agent or representative.
She was delegated to represent her company at the conference.The teacher delegated one of the students to supervise the class in his absence.- synonyms:
- charge, depute, deputize
- similar words:
- appoint, assign, commission, designate, name
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| related words: |
send, trust |
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| derivation: |
delegable (adj.) |
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