Delegate and Relinquish

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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
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Relinquish and delegate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Relinquish" instead a verb "Delegate".
Nearby Words: delegation, delegated, delegating, delegacy

Relinquish

Relinquish verb - To give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress.
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Delegate and relinquish are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Delegate" instead a verb "Relinquish".
Nearby Word: relinquishing

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power delegate power relinquish power
duty delegate duty relinquish duty
control delegate control relinquish control
command delegate command relinquish command
Other words: duties, powers.
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