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Synonyms for de-legate


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : noun del-i-git, -geyt; verb del-i-geyt
Phonetic Transcription : noun ˈdɛl ɪ gɪt, -ˌgeɪt; verb ˈdɛl ɪˌgeɪt

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Définition of de-legate

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).
  • As in appointment : noun job, position of responsibility
  • As in intermediary : noun person who negotiates
  • As in arrival : noun something that makes it to a destination
  • As in messenger : noun person carrying information to another
  • As in minister : noun person high in government
  • As in mouthpiece : noun spokesperson
  • As in negotiator : noun person who bargains, controls discussion
  • As in proxy : noun agent
  • As in representative : noun person who acts in the stead of another
  • As in spokesperson : noun person who communicates for another
  • As in substitute : noun someone or something that takes the place of another
  • As in surrogate : noun person or thing that acts as
  • As in appointee : noun nominee
  • As in interpreter : noun translator
  • As in spokesman : noun communicator
  • As in proctor : noun appointee
  • As in legate : noun consul
  • As in proctor : noun supervisor
  • As in interceder : noun go-between
  • As in intermediator : noun go-between
  • As in congress : noun delegation of representatives
  • As in consul : noun representative
  • As in convention : noun conference
  • As in delegate : noun representative, often governmental
  • As in deputy : noun assistant, agent
  • As in agent : noun person representing an organization or person in business
  • As in emissary : noun deputy
  • As in envoy : noun deputy
  • As in go-between : noun person acting as an agent
  • As in appoint : verb assign responsibility; decide
  • As in make : verb designate, appoint
  • As in name : verb choose, designate
  • As in assign : verb select and give a responsibility
  • As in ordain : verb establish, install
  • As in place : verb order, sort
  • As in relegate : verb assign, transfer
  • As in send : verb transmit, transfer through a system
  • As in transfer : verb pass possession to
  • As in trust : verb give to for safekeeping
  • As in turn over : verb give, transfer
  • As in warrant : verb guarantee, justify, authorize
  • As in cast : verb select for activity
  • As in devolve : verb transfer
  • As in commit : verb deliver, entrust
  • As in confide : verb entrust
  • As in consign : verb entrust, hand over for care
  • As in constitute : verb authorize
  • As in crown : verb reward, dignify
  • As in delegate : verb give authority; empower
  • As in delegate : verb assign responsibility
  • As in deputize : verb appoint as a deputy
  • As in designate : verb specify as selection
  • As in detail : verb assign specific task
  • As in empower : verb authorize, enable
  • As in entrust : verb give custody, authority to
  • As in hire : verb commission for responsibility, use

Antonyms for de-legate

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