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Meaning of delegate
A person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular an elected representative sent to a conference.
Etymology of delegate
The word "delegate" comes from the Latin "delegare", which means "to send" or "to assign", derived from "de-" (meaning "from" or "away") and "legare" (meaning "to send")
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe a person authorized to act on behalf of others
Synonyms
representative
agent
proxy
envoy
ambassador
emissary
spokesperson
mouthpiece
surrogate
substitute
alternate
deputy
lieutenant
vicar
trustee
commissary
plenipotentiary
representative
agent
attorney
factor
procurator
assignee
Definitions
- A person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular an elected representative sent to a conference
- * To give a task or responsibility to someone else, especially someone who is lower in rank or position
Usage Examples
- The company will delegate a team to attend the conference
- * She was delegated to represent the company at the meeting
- * The delegate from the union spoke on behalf of the workers
Antonyms
leader
superior
principal
chief
head
boss
supervisor
commander
director
manager
administrator
executive
organizer
initiator
originator
founder