Synonyms of delegated

delegated

verb

past tense of delegate

1

as in appointed

to appoint as one's representative

he delegated his son to go pick up the tickets for him

Synonyms & Similar Words

• appointed
• commissioned
• deputized
• assigned
• deputed
• designated
• nominated
• charged
• named

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• abrogated
• abdicated

2

as in handed

to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another

a manager who is reluctant to delegate authority to subordinates

Synonyms & Similar Words

• handed
• entrusted
• left
• transferred
• gave
• delivered
• passed
• relinquished
• transmitted
• vested
• recommended
• granted
• confided
• trusted
• commended
• committed
• assigned
• consigned
• loaned
• conferred
• handed over
• turned over
• submitted
• distributed
• reposed
• divided
• bequeathed
• lent
• gave over
• dispensed
• dispersed
• supplied
• furnished
• dealt (out)
• surrendered
• willed
• turned in
• handed down
• released
• yielded
• handed in
• advanced
• handed on
• retransferred
• recommitted
• retransmitted
• redelivered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• held
• retained
• kept
• reserved
• owned
• withheld
• received
• possessed
• accepted
• took
• occupied
• detained
• held back
• took in
• took over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of delegated

Make Trustees Part of the Strategy This cannot be delegated to government relations or communications offices. — David Rosowsky, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

In 2024, for instance, the Biden administration delegated the task of getting Hamas to agree to a cease-fire and hostage release deal to its Arab allies rather than pressuring the group itself. — Dafna H. Rand, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 2026

The Commission has been delegated with reviewing and approving plans for many government projects, including the triumphal arch and the new White House ballroom. — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 28 July 2026

In that case, Carr delegated authority to FCC staff to approve the takeover. — ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026

But the president doesn’t have control over elections—that power is delegated to the states or to Congress. — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026

The prohibition, together with the delegated and implementing acts, will apply to large companies beginning Sunday. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 14 July 2026

Yes, the executive has the power under the law to issue and terminate TPS, but the law is clear that this is not a decision delegated to the occupant of the Oval Office; it’s supposed to be made by Homeland Security officials after careful consideration of country conditions by experts. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 June 2026