Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Delegate”
To give someone else a job or responsibility that you normally do. You stay responsible but they do the work.
Word Family of Delegate
What is the noun of delegate? — delegate (person who represents)
What is the verb of delegate? — delegate
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- The manager decided to delegate the project to her senior team member. B2
- Good leaders know how to delegate tasks effectively. B2
- I'm going to delegate this responsibility to you because you're qualified. B2
Origin and Word Formation of Delegate
From Latin 'delegare' (to send away, assign). 'De-' (away) + 'legare' (to send, appoint). Entered English in the 15th century from diplomatic and administrative contexts. The noun 'delegate' (a representative) comes from the same root.
Delegation is considered a key leadership skill worldwide. Effective delegation is central to management training and organizational development in all cultures and industries.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Delegate
Wrong: She delegated to analyze the data.
Correct: She delegated the analysis of the data. OR She delegated analyzing the data to a team member.
Don't use 'delegate to + infinitive'. Use 'delegate + noun/gerund'.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Delegate
What are the word forms of “delegate”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “delegate”?
“delegate” is primarily a verb. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “delegate” come from?
From Latin 'delegare' (to send away, assign). 'De-' (away) + 'legare' (to send, appoint). Entered English in the 15th century from diplomatic and administrative contexts. The noun 'delegate' (a representative) comes from the same root.