delegate — a person chosen or elected to represent others
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person chosen or elected to represent others
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɛləˌɡeɪt/
Example Sentences
- The CEO learned to delegate after working 80-hour weeks and forgetting his own birthday.
- As team leader, I need to delegate tasks rather than doing everything myself.
- The company sent three delegates to the trade fair, but they spent most of their time at the food court.
delegate
NOUN[/ˈdɛləˌɡeɪt/]
a person chosen or elected to represent others
The manager delegated the project to an experienced team leader.
Good leaders delegate work instead of doing everything themselves. (🤝 Assign + 👤 Another Person → Delegate)
The CEO delegated the mission, designated a new leader, and celebrated the team's success.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'delegatus', the past participle of 'delegare', meaning 'to send away' or 'entrust'. It combines 'de-' (away) and 'legare' (to send or commission).
Breakdown
de- (away) + leg (send/commission) + -ate (verb suffix) = delegate
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The CEO learned to delegate after working 80-hour weeks and forgetting his own birthday.”
“As team leader, I need to delegate tasks rather than doing everything myself.”
“The company sent three delegates to the trade fair, but they spent most of their time at the food court.”
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