English Synonym Finder

delegate

Definitions

A person sent or authorized to represent others, typically at a conference or meeting.

To entrust a task or responsibility to another person, typically one who is less senior.

Examples

A good manager knows how to delegate tasks effectively to their team members.

The organization decided to delegate the responsibility of planning the event to a committee.

Synonyms

assign transfer entrust designate deputize allocate consign

Antonyms

keep retain withhold assume monopolize centralize hold