C1noun 2K

Delegate

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈdelɪɡət/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈdelɪɡət/"]/

Meaning of Delegate

a person who is chosen or elected to represent the views of a group of people and vote and make decisions for them

In simple words: To give someone else the responsibility to do a task.

Delegate in a sentence

• Congress delegates rejected the proposals.
• The delegates voted to support the resolution.
• a delegate from the local Labour party
• the British delegate to the United Nations
• The conference was attended by delegates from 56 countries.
• They decided not to send a delegate to the conference.

How to use Delegate

Often used in professional settings to describe assigning tasks to team members. Be careful not to over-delegate, as this can lead to a lack of accountability.

Grammar pattern

delegate + object + to + person

Memory hint

Think of 'delegate' as 'delegate a task' — passing it down like a baton in a relay race.

Related words

Collocations with Delegate

• conference
• congress
• convention
• choose
• elect
• select
• attend (something)
• approve
• vote (on something)
• delegate from
• delegate to

Synonyms for Delegate

• assign
• appoint
• entrust
• allocate
• devolve

Opposites of Delegate

• retain
• keep
• control

Common mistakes with Delegate

• Using 'delegate' as a noun instead of a verb.
• Confusing 'delegate' with 'delegate' as a person.
• Omitting the 'to' before the person's name.

Frequently asked questions about Delegate

What does Delegate mean?

To give someone else the responsibility to do a task.

What is the definition of Delegate?

a person who is chosen or elected to represent the views of a group of people and vote and make decisions for them

How do you use Delegate in a sentence?

Congress delegates rejected the proposals.

Can you give another example of Delegate?

The delegates voted to support the resolution.

What are synonyms for Delegate?

Common alternatives include assign, appoint, entrust, allocate, devolve.

What is the opposite of Delegate?

Opposite meanings include retain, keep, control.

What words go with Delegate?

It commonly pairs with conference, congress, convention, choose, elect, select, attend (something), approve, vote (on something), delegate from, delegate to.

What are common mistakes when using Delegate?

Using 'delegate' as a noun instead of a verb. Confusing 'delegate' with 'delegate' as a person. Omitting the 'to' before the person's name.

How do you pronounce Delegate?

US: /["/ˈdelɪɡət/"]/, UK: /["/ˈdelɪɡət/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Delegate?

Often used in professional settings to describe assigning tasks to team members. Be careful not to over-delegate, as this can lead to a lack of accountability.

What CEFR level is Delegate?

"Delegate" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.