Delegate vs. Relegate
Delegate
Definition
Delegate is a verb that means to assign responsibility or authority to someone else, or it can also refer to a noun that denotes a person chosen to represent others.
Relegate
Definition
Relegate is a verb that means to assign to a lower position, status, or rank, or to consign to an inferior category.
Example
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The manager decided to delegate tasks to her team to improve productivity.
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As a delegate to the conference, I felt honored to represent my organization.
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He was unable to delegate authority, which led to burnout.
Example
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After the disappointing season, the team was relegated to the lower division.
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She felt relegated to the background in meetings where her ideas were ignored.
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The novel was relegated to the bookshelf after receiving poor reviews.