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relegate

/'rɛlə,ɡeɪt/

Synonyms of relegate Antonyms of relegate Examples of relegate Usage of relegate Parts of relegate Definition that contains relegate Words sounding like relegate Explanation of relegate

verb
assign to a class or kind
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"People argue about how to relegate certain mushrooms"

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classify

type of:
assign attribute
verb
assign to a lower position; reduce in rank
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break bump demote kick downstairs

type of:
delegate designate depute assign
verb
refer to another person for decision or judgment
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"She likes to relegate difficult questions to her colleagues"

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pass on submit

type of:
submit
verb
expel, as if by official decree
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banish bar

type of:
throw out expel kick out

Examples of relegate

"People argue about how to relegate certain mushrooms"
"She likes to relegate difficult questions to her colleagues"