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noun

ˈde-li-gət How to pronounce delegate (audio)
Definition of delegatenext
1
as in ambassador
a person sent on a mission to represent another the delegate had a list of concerns to discuss with the country's new prime minister

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2
as in representative
a person who acts or does business for another the real estate developer sent a delegate to the town meeting to represent his interests

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verb

ˈde-li-ˌgāt How to pronounce delegate (audio)
1
as in to appoint
to appoint as one's representative he delegated his son to go pick up the tickets for him

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2
as in to hand
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another a manager who is reluctant to delegate authority to subordinates

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Recent Examples of delegate
Noun
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration typically has regulatory oversight of vehicles but delegates safety certification to the automaker. — CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 According to the layout document, Russian delegates were seated between attendees from South Korea and the United Arab Emirates. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
That creates a practical limit on how much work organizations can delegate, even when individual agents are capable of completing tasks independently. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026 When competing demands become overwhelming, triage your work into what has the greatest impact, what still needs to be done, and what can be deleted, delegated, or delayed. — Harvard Business Review, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for delegate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delegate
  1. ambassador
  2. representative
  3. appoint
  4. hand
  5. envoy
  6. deputy
  7. deputize
  8. leave
Noun
  • Under Milei and Lula, Argentina and Brazil have had a rocky relationship, which took a decisive turn for the worse in July when Brazil recalled its ambassador to Argentina after Milei insulted Brazilian officials while in the country.
    — Eléonore Hughes, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Earlier this month, Gymshark — which is currently making a push into pilates — announced Megan Thee Stallion as its first brand ambassador.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of ambassador
Noun
  • The Times reached out to the actor’s representatives for details including the birth date and gender of the child but did not hear back.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Haaland’s jewelry—firefly earrings and a beaded necklace—nodded at the style of accessories that is representative of Native style and fashion.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of representative
Verb
  • As mayor, Raman will oversee the city’s transportation department and will have the power to appoint new members to the city’s Airport Commission.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • And many of those were initially appointed to the board by Johnson, who stridently supported Dominguez for president.
    — David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of appoint
Verb
  • The central bank's board voted unanimously late Monday to put Ueno Bank into resolution and hand its management to officials charged with assessing its finances and protecting its assets, the regulator said Tuesday.
    — EMILIO SANABRIA, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The win handed Democrats their 53rd Senate seat, padding what has proved to be a dominant victory across the board.
    — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of hand
Noun
  • The outlet also reported Vice President JD Vance and special envoy Steve Witkoff are pushing for a diplomatic course rather than resuming strikes.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Meanwhile, China will send a special envoy to Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia in early to mid-November, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told reporters Monday.
    — Cara Anna, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of envoy
Noun
  • Her day job is as deputy creative director at the Center for Biological Diversity in Tucson, Arizona.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Notable Nuclear power is key to bolstering energy security in Africa, but its rollout on the continent requires workforce training and safety regulations, said Daniel Poneman, former US deputy enerfy secretary.
    — Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of deputy
Verb
  • Cutforth also was deputized when Madsen went down with an injury late last season.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 1 Nov. 2026
  • More than 29,000 officers were deputized by ICE between January 2025 and October 2026.
    — Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of deputize
Verb
  • Lombardo declined to participate in an October candidate forum hosted by KUNR Public Radio, leaving Ford to appear alone.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey leaves the home of supporter Pam Carr Hagerman for more campaigning in West Dundee on July 22, 2022.
    — Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of leave

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