English dictionary
delegate
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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Sent to act for or represent another; deputed; as, a <i>delegate</i> judge.
Source: webster1913
noun
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a person appointed or elected to represent others
Source: WordNet 3.0
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Any one sent and empowered to act for another; one deputed to represent; a chosen deputy; a representative; a commissioner; a vicar.
Source: webster1913
verb
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transfer power to someone
Synonyms deputeSource: WordNet 3.0
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give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To send as one's representative; to empower as an ambassador; to send with power to transact business; to commission; to depute; to authorize.
Source: webster1913