Synonyms for delegate
ˈdɛl ɪ gɪt, -ˌgeɪt; -ˌgeɪtdel·e·gate

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1. delegate

   These words agree in designating one who acts in the place of some other or others. The legate is an ecclesiastical officer representing the Pope. In strict usage the deputy or delegate is more limited in functions and more closely bound by instructions than a representative. A single officer may have a deputy; many persons combine to choose a delegate or representative. In the United States informal assemblies send delegates to nominating conventions with no legislative authority; representatives are legally elected to Congress and the various legislatures, with lawmaking power.

   Synonyms:
   deputy, legate, proxy, representative, substitute

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1. delegate

   Synonyms:
   appoint, depute, commission

   Antonyms:
   recall, supersede, relegate, discommission

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1. delegateverb

   a person appointed or elected to represent others

2. delegate, deputeverb

   transfer power to someone

   Synonyms:
   assign, designate, depute, deputize, deputise

3. delegate, designate, depute, assignverb

   give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)

   Synonyms:
   put, deputize, set apart, indicate, arrogate, show, doom, destine, portion, point, ascribe, specify, depute, designate, denominate, impute, attribute, assign, intend, allot, deputise, fate

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1. • Appoint
   • Assign

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1. delegateverb

   Synonyms:
   depute, commission, appoint as agent, send on an embassy

2. delegateverb

   Synonyms:
   intrust, commit

3. delegatenoun

   Synonyms:
   deputy, commissioner, representative

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1. delegatenoun

   Synonyms:
   deputy, proxy, vicar, commissioner, legate, envoy, appointee, surrogate

2. delegateverb

   Synonyms:
   depute, commission

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1. List of paraphrases for "delegate":

   delegated, delegado, associate, representative, delegating, devolve, delegates, delegation, deputize, envoy, commissioner

Suggested Resources

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How to use delegate in a sentence?

1. John Locke:

   The people cannot delegate to government the power to do anything which would be unlawful for them to do themselves.

2. Melvin Adams:

   As I understand, there was a difference between the marked delegate list and actual ballot count( in once instance) and a ballot that seems to have been fraudulently cast( in another), with a total discrepancy being a matter of two( 2) raw votes.

3. Patrick Murray:

   Given the way Iowa's Democratic caucuses work, Clinton could start the night with more supporters, but Sanders could win the delegate count.

4. Victor Matheson:

   There are hugely militarized zones where nobody goes unless you are a reporter or a delegate, it keeps the regulars away.

5. Marlene Dietrich:

   A king, realizing his incompetence, can either delegate or abdicate his duties. A father can do neither. If only sons could see the paradox, they would understand the dilemma.