delegate(noun, verb) noun1. a person appointed or elected to represent othersDefinition categories: person, representative verb1. transfer power to someoneSimilar word(s): deputeDefinition categories: social, assign, delegate, depute, designate2. give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)Similar word(s): assign, depute, designateDefinition categories: social, appoint, charge