Delegate and Devolve

Delegate

Delegate verb - To appoint as one's representative.

Devolve is a synonym for delegate in assign topic. In some cases you can use "Devolve" instead a verb "Delegate", when it comes to topics like entrust, assign responsibility.

Devolve

Devolve verb - Pass on or delegate to another.
Usage example: The representative devolved his duties to his aides while he was in the hospital

Delegate is a synonym for devolve in transfer topic. You can use "Delegate" instead a verb "Devolve".

Nearby Words: devolution, devolving

Common collocations

responsibility delegate responsibility devolve responsibility
powers delegate powers devolve powers
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