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noun

ˈde-li-gət How to pronounce delegate (audio)
Definition of delegatenext
1
as in ambassador
a person sent on a mission to represent another the delegate had a list of concerns to discuss with the country's new prime minister

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2
as in representative
a person who acts or does business for another the real estate developer sent a delegate to the town meeting to represent his interests

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verb

ˈde-li-ˌgāt How to pronounce delegate (audio)
1
as in to appoint
to appoint as one's representative he delegated his son to go pick up the tickets for him

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2
as in to hand
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another a manager who is reluctant to delegate authority to subordinates

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Recent Examples of delegate
Noun
According to the layout document, Russian delegates were seated between attendees from South Korea and the United Arab Emirates. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026 Two to three days after the May 7 meeting, organizers followed up by asking whether the approximately 70 rooms reserved for delegates remained available. — Ariella Noveck, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Verb
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 Partners must divide responsibilities, delegate to each other and determine who has the final say when their territories overlap. — Leslie John, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for delegate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delegate
  1. ambassador
  2. representative
  3. appoint
  4. hand
  5. envoy
  6. deputy
  7. deputize
  8. leave
Noun
  • The Rhode founder tapped go-to celebrity nail artist Zola Ganzorigt, an OPI global ambassador, for the bold look.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Travis Kelce reminded Chiefs fans on Sunday that one of his other day jobs is ambassador — and model — for preppy clothing brand Tommy Hilfiger.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of ambassador
Noun
  • Dori Media, which produces film and TV out of Tel Aviv, Zurich and Buenos Aires, was approached by representatives for Sphereorigin about working together on a film.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Attempts to reach representatives for Jackson were unsuccessful Wednesday.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of representative
Verb
  • Santoyo, 72, was appointed by the state to the board of managers in 2016.
    — Sophia Veneziano, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • These decisions were informed by the Council on Ethics, an independent body appointed by Norway's Ministry of Finance.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of appoint
Verb
  • When asked, Beckham handed the bottles to Pierce, who noted three different types of pills in the bottle.
    — Steven Mross, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Reputational risks Trump’s regulators are handing ⁠Wall Street banks major capital relief and have already clashed with Democrats when defending their policies during congressional hearings.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of hand
Noun
  • The Republican president's special envoys such as Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner and Tom Barrack have taken the lead on those matters.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Her status as a special envoy expired last month without renewal, and she has now been moved to another role.
    — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of envoy
Noun
  • Tracy Rieff is stepping down from his role of deputy fire chief after 36 years of volunteering with the Farmington Fire Department.
    — Lynn Kutter, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • But while critics on the Israeli right railed against the deal, Netanyahu’s deputies worked behind the scenes to preserve it, according to correspondence obtained by TIME.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of deputy
Verb
  • That federal program deputizes local and state law enforcement with certain immigration authorities, which some New York sheriffs want.
    — Sarah Matusek, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Wilson also said with midterm elections coming up, if passed, local police could be deputized as federal agents at the polls.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of deputize
Verb
  • Composer Ghulam Mohammed died in 1968 after writing the songs, leaving Naushad to complete the background score.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The collection launches with Seeded Natural, an unbleached, undyed fabric that leaves the cotton’s own seeds visible in the weave.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
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