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noun

Definition of delegatesnext
plural of delegate
1
as in ambassadors
a person sent on a mission to represent another the delegate had a list of concerns to discuss with the country's new prime minister

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as in representatives
a person who acts or does business for another the real estate developer sent a delegate to the town meeting to represent his interests

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delegates

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verb

present tense third-person singular of delegate
1
as in commissions
to appoint as one's representative he delegated his son to go pick up the tickets for him

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as in hands
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another a manager who is reluctant to delegate authority to subordinates

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delegates
  1. ambassadors
  2. representatives
  3. appoints
  4. leaves
  5. ministers
  6. agents
  7. attorneys
  8. gives
Noun
  • More than a dozen Santa Clara alumni and other community leaders served as Opus Prize jurors, and 16 SCU students, faculty and staff members were ambassadors who joined on site visits to the prize finalists.
    Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Recruit volunteers and community advocates to become social media ambassadors for your organization.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of ambassadors
Noun
  • The representatives of communication and self-understanding both love your big ol’ boss planet.
    Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The website, which uses data drawn from public sources as well as information provided by celebrities or their representatives, says $300 million to $350 million of that is attributable to Brooks.
    Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of representatives
Verb
  • While the President appoints Fed governors, their terms are relatively long, often spanning the presidential terms of both parties.
    Stuart Robertson, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
  • The executive also appoints members of most boards and commissions subject to County Board approval.
    Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of appoints
Verb
  • Their expertise is not in building consumer-grade experiences, which leaves a gap for innovation in consumer healthcare devices.
    Jim Pursley, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The same can be said for Costa Brazil’s Aroma, which leaves you wanting more after each wear; natural ingredients sourced from the Amazon (white jungle flora, Brazil orange oil) stir activate its captivating aroma.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of leaves
Noun
  • Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant supported the Egyptian idea while ultranationalist ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich opposed it, officials said.
    Barak Ravid, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Now that China’s key ministers have spoken on stimulus, analysts have narrowed down the stocks likely to benefit.
    Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of ministers
Noun
  • Said initially refused to comply with law enforcement agents after he was arrested Friday but later detailed his support for the terrorist group, the detention memo alleges.
    Tom Winter, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • However, locals say the agents continue to be present in the streets but have been instructed to issue warnings rather than take immediate enforcement actions.
    Hannah Peart, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of agents
Noun
  • Bates needed more than 200 stitches to repair the damage to her scalp, according to her attorneys.
    Jason Green, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
  • Efforts to reach the five companies named as defendants in the lawsuit and the attorneys representing the Williams family were unsuccessful Friday.
    Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of attorneys
Verb
  • That gives some flexibility in case injuries occur and the like.
    Vincent Frank, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • After its massive renovation last year, the iconic hotel gives Wes Anderson vibes and exudes Old Hollywood glamour.
    Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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