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

Some responsibilities should be delegated because doing so develops other people. — Julien Fortuit, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Something may need to be postponed, delegated, or simplified. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026

Nuclear power appears to be the only core task that China has delegated to its partner in the lunar project. — Selam Gebrekidan, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Powers not expressly delegated to Congress are reserved to the states. — Patrick Parenteau, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026