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

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

This is the work that depends on judgment, trust and relationships that cannot be delegated. — Brandon Metcalf, Forbes.com, 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

Under the agreement approved by the board, Chancellor Rodrigues will work with Levine to identify an outside consultant to review governance documents, delegated authorities and university boards of trustees policies throughout the university system. — Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026

In an industry where most steps are routinely delegated to technicians, MedArt’s approach is structurally different — and the consistency of its verified Trustpilot and Google reviews reflects that difference. — Ascend Agency, Daily News, 17 June 2026

The distinction is in determining which slice of the work is irreplaceable and the main purview of humans, and which slices can be delegated to AI. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 12 June 2026