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delegate
noun
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Divide delegate into syllables:

del · e · gate

How to pronounce delegate:

Definition of delegate:

delegate (noun):
a person acting for another such as
a person chosen to represent others at a conference or meeting

Synonyms for delegate:

representativedeputydiplomatagentproxyenvoyambassadorcommissioneremissary

Antonyms for delegate:

assumefirerestrictupgradefailimprisondisallowhidewaitstay
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