delegate

noun

Someone chosen to speak or act on behalf of others, for example at a meeting or conference.

Example sentences

“Each region sent one delegate to the national convention.”
“Delegates from forty countries met in Geneva to discuss climate change.”

Noun and verb differ in the final syllable: DEL-uh-gut is the person, DEL-uh-gate is handing off tasks.

Synonyms for delegate

representative

Related words

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