Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Relegate.
How to pronounce relegate:
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Relegate - as a verb
Refer to another person for decision or judgment
Example: "She likes to relegate difficult questions to her colleagues"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pass onsubmit10Assign to a lower position; reduce in rank
Example: "She was demoted because she always speaks up"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break11bump10demote9kick downstairsHypernyms (Closely Related)
assign7delegate10depute9designate11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Expel, as if by official decree
Example: "He was banished from his own country"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
banish11bar5Hypernyms (Closely Related)
expel14kick outthrow outHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Assign to a class or kind
Example: "How should algae be classified?"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
classify16Relegate - as a noun
(history) a person who has been banished from proximity to rome for a set time, but without losing his civil rights.
Relegate - as an adjective
Relegated; exiled.
Example Sentences
"They decided to relegate him to a lower position in the company."
"The team's poor performance will relegate them to a lower division."
"The manager chose to relegate the project to a different team."
"She felt that her talents were being relegated to the background."
"The coach threatened to relegate the player to the bench if they didn't improve."
Word Game Points
Is RELEGATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, relegate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RELEGATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is RELEGATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, relegate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRELEGATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is RELEGATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, relegate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRELEGATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
