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appoint vs delegate

delegate vs appoint

appoint is not a noun while delegate is a noun.

appoint and delegate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
appoint No No Yes No
delegate Yes No Yes No
As verbs, delegate is a hyponym of appoint; that is, delegate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than appoint:
  • appoint: assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to
  • delegate: give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
Other hyponyms of appoint include assign, depute, designate, depute, deputise, deputize, make, name, nominate, authorise, authorize, empower, accredit, create.
appoint (noun) delegate (noun)
a person appointed or elected to represent others
appoint (verb) delegate (verb)
furnish give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to transfer power to someone
create and charge with a task or function
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