Synonyms for

Delegate

Verb / ˈdelʌˌgeɪt / / ˈdelʌgʌt / Another word for delegate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular an elected representative sent to a conference.

Synonyms & similar words

designate depute assign representative agent ambassador envoy proxy spokesperson messenger deputy substitute attorney advocate factor commissioner legate diplomat negotiator mediator intermediary broker middleman

Synonyms by register

Formal

deputize authorize empower commission

Informal

pass on hand over let someone else do

Literary

apportion assign

Antonyms

leader commander boss master ruler chief

Common collocations

  • delegate tasks
  • delegate authority
  • delegate power
  • delegate responsibility
  • delegate to someone
  • delegate a meeting
  • delegate work

Word family

noun delegate
verb delegate
adjective delegated

Usage note

As a verb, 'delegate' means to entrust a task or responsibility to another person, typically one who is less senior. As a noun, it refers to a person chosen to represent others.

Example sentences

  1. The CEO delegated the task to his assistant.
  2. The teacher chose a student to be the class delegate for the science fair.
  3. The country sent a delegate to the United Nations.
  4. The delegate spoke on behalf of the entire organization.
  5. The committee elected a delegate to attend the conference.

Quotes

  • The delegates are not here in any formal capacity; they're not casting any votes.
  • The art of the delegate is to make himself invisible.
  • The delegate is a sort of civil concubine, a person to whom, for the moment, we entrust the exercise of our powers.

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