Antonyms for delegate

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : noun del-i-git, -geyt; verb del-i-geyt

Phonetic Transcription : noun ˈdɛl ɪ gɪt, -ˌgeɪt; verb ˈdɛl ɪˌgeɪt

Definition of delegate

Origin : late 15c., from Old French delegat or directly from Latin delegatus, past participle of delegare "to send as a representative," from de- "from, away" (see de-) + legare "send with a commission" (see legate).

noun representative, often governmental
verb give authority; empower
verb assign responsibility

Example sentences :

I am the unworthy servant and delegate of him who holds the keys.
Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle

It does not say that a delegate must not be a woman, or must be a man.
Extract from : « Samantha Among the Brethren, Part 7. » by Josiah Allen's Wife (Marietta Holley)

He was made a delegate of the Red Committee less than a year after his release on licence.
Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad

And he—he had striven to delegate to others the burden he was meant to bear.
Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens

"Allow no one to leave the building," said the delegate to the other policeman.
Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine

A blow, a shot, a shower of stones, and the peace is broken and the delegate is justified.
Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine

And the cap'n was made a delegate to come and see me about it.
Extract from : « Keziah Coffin » by Joseph C. Lincoln

I propose to you that we appoint our leader here, Le Chapelier, to be that delegate.
Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini

It but remained to appoint that delegate, and Le Chapelier invited them to elect him.
Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini

Copies of these letters were placed in the hands of every delegate.
Extract from : « The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV » by Various

Synonyms for delegate

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