delegating

VERB

give authority; empower

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accredit assign authorize designate elect

STRONG

appoint cast charge choose commission constitute depute deputize invest license mandate name nominate ordain select warrant

WEAK

give nod place trust in swear in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny reject

STRONG

ignore refuse retract

WEAK

keep

VERB

assign responsibility

Synonyms

STRONGEST

authorize entrust hand over pass on relegate

STRONG

consign devolve give shunt transfer

WEAK

hold responsible for parcel out send on errand send on mission

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hold keep

Example Sentences

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Delegating that to local officials means the decision on what voters will experience rests with more than 1,800 local municipalities.

From Washington Post • Nov. 1, 2020

Delegating significant authority to Mr. Pence jibes with Mr. Trump’s image as more of a chairman-of-the-board figure who leaves the details to others — and in Washington, there are a lot of details.

From New York Times • Nov. 11, 2016

Delegating some of the work will help you crank out quality content while being efficient with your time.

From Forbes • Mar. 18, 2015

Delegating time to sleep when you are doing a club tour is difficult.

From Washington Times • Dec. 22, 2014

Delegating your housekeeping, how are you going to use your energies, and find the work you want to do in the world?

From The Treasure by Norris, Kathleen Thompson