Delegate and Dispense

Delegate

Delegate verb - To put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another.
Usage example: a manager who is reluctant to delegate authority to subordinates

Dispense and delegate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dispense" instead a verb "Delegate".

Dispense

Dispense verb - To give out (something) to appropriate individuals.

Delegate and dispense are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Delegate" instead a verb "Dispense".

Common collocations

power delegate power dispense power
duty delegate duty dispense duty
way delegate way dispense way
justice delegate justice dispense justice
Other words: punishment, enemies.
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