Synonyms of delegating

delegating

verb

present participle of delegate

1

as in appointing

to appoint as one's representative

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• appointing
• commissioning
• deputizing
• assigning
• deputing
• nominating
• designating
• charging
• naming

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• abrogating
• abdicating

2

as in handing

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

a manager who is reluctant to delegate authority to subordinates

Synonyms & Similar Words

• handing
• leaving
• transferring
• entrusting
• giving
• delivering
• relinquishing
• transmitting
• passing
• recommending
• trusting
• confiding
• granting
• committing
• commending
• consigning
• assigning
• loaning
• vesting
• reposing
• conferring
• distributing
• submitting
• turning over
• lending
• dividing
• handing over
• bequeathing
• giving over
• dispensing
• dispersing
• supplying
• dealing (out)
• furnishing
• surrendering
• releasing
• yielding
• turning in
• advancing
• willing
• handing in
• handing down
• handing on
• retransmitting
• redelivering
• recommitting
• retransferring

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• holding
• retaining
• keeping
• reserving
• withholding
• owning
• receiving
• possessing
• accepting
• taking
• detaining
• occupying
• holding back
• taking in
• taking over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of delegating

But as Airbnb grew into the $110 billion giant it’s known as today, Chesky has evolved his leadership style, delegating more and trusting his team to carry his ideas to the finish line. — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026

Many websites use OAuth, an industry-standard security protocol for delegating authorization to access online services in a way that protects users’ credentials such as passwords. — Aashis Luitel, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026

Companies are now delegating which tasks require more advanced, expensive models. — Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

So consider delegating some of your budget toward these home deals, including fluffy Parachute bedding that’s 33 percent off. — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

Haunted Hotel is a prime example of my strategy for delegating to people who are more talented than you. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 July 2026

Amazon has been slimming down its workforce and delegating more tasks to artificial intelligence. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 June 2026

The policy expands upon a school’s role in delegating speech rules, requiring them to act in a neutral manner with students. — Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026