I. noun
a person standing in the place of another or others
was a delegate to the convention
Synonyms: catchpole, deputy, representant, representative; compare agent 2
Related Word: agent, factor, proxy; alternate, replacement, stand-in, substitute, surrogate; mouthpiece, spokesman; emissary, envoy
II. verb
to appoint as one's representative
delegated her to watch the children
Synonyms: commission, depute, deputize
Related Word: ascribe, assign, charge; appoint, designate, name; choose, pick, select