Delegate and Lend

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

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

Lend

Lend verb - To give to another for temporary use with the understanding that it or a like thing will be returned.

Delegate and lend are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Delegate" instead a verb "Lend".

Nearby Words: Lent, lending, lender

Common collocations

power delegate power lend power
powers delegate powers lend powers
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