Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A person chosen or elected to speak or act for others at a meeting or in an organization.
Delegate
/ˈdeləɡət/Synonyms:
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Examples:
But consider—you need not be afraid of delegating power to me.
The family had delegated him to protect his niece's reputation.
Eliminate before you delegate.
Etymology:
The word delegate comes from the Latin word delegatus, which is the past participle of delegare meaning to send from, to send on behalf of another. It entered the English language in the late 14th century.
Usage Statistics:
28 mentions per 1 million words 
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