Synonyms for delegate

noun

verb

1. To give authority to another

   authorize, commission, appoint, name, designate, accredit, nominate, select, choose, assign, cast, constitute, license, empower, deputize, depute, swear in, send as a deputy, ordain, invest, place trust in, fix upon, assign power of attorney to, elect, warrant, give one the nod*, give one the green light*, give one the go-ahead*; see also approve 1, commission.

   Antonyms dismiss*, repudiate, reject.

2. To give duties to another

   entrust, authorize, charge, assign, give to, hold responsible for, parcel out among, send on a mission, send on an errand, transfer, relegate, shunt, devolve, shove off on*, dump on*, pass the buck*; see also commit 2.

   Antonyms maintain*, retain, keep.