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

Not just assigning routine work but actually delegating critical tasks. — Volen Vulkov, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Mechanisms for delegating decision-making will be even more essential than in the past, as the danger of disconnection increases. — Kathleen Curlee, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2026

Advertisement As for now, the Vatican has not indicated that Leo is in any way incapable of performing or delegating his duties. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 14 Oct. 2026

While dropping a metal water bottle to make a loud sound might work as a distraction in one scenario, another might require delegating by finding a person who is better positioned to stop the scenario. — Katie Hurley, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026

Salesforce's latest survey this year shows that a growing number of consumers are delegating product search and filtering to AI agents, with usage of agentic search surging 200% year-on-year. — CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026

Less is more today, but delegating (instead of overworking yourself) could work in your favor. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026

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