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

1. Delegate

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1. The Ethics Committee:

   Members are ultimately responsible for actions taken in their name that they delegate to third parties, thus, Members should take reasonable steps to ensure that their campaign committees or consultants comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

2. Bernie Sanders:

   We intend to fight for every vote and every delegate remaining.

3. Hillsong Church:

   Justin is here, like tens of thousands of others, as a delegate who is seeking to build stronger foundations into his life.

4. Guy Baroan:

   The best way to delegate is to create processes and systems, then you have a consistent method where, no matter who’s doing a task, it’s going to be done the same way.

5. Pramila Jayapal:

   This is simple: the District of Columbia must be allowed to govern itself. Democrats’ commitment to home rule should apply regardless of the substance of the local legislation, this is why the Congressional Progressive Caucus and its members have endorsed D.C. statehood, with every CPC member cosponsoring D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton’s bill in the 117th Congress. Statehood is the only way to protect the 700,000 residents of the District from this kind of interference, we will continue to champion this cause.