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The leader will delegate tasks to each group member.
What does Delegate mean?
Delegate means assign a task to another person.
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To delegate means to give a task to someone else to complete.
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It is smart to delegate when one person has too much work.
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Good teams delegate responsibilities based on skills and time.
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What does delegate mean?
Delegate means assign a task to another person.
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Which choice is closest in meaning to delegate?
The choice "assign" is closest in meaning because delegate means assign a task to another person.
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The choice "keep personally" is a strong contrast because delegate means assign a task to another person.
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MeaningDelegate means assign a task to another person.
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assignRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
entrustRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
hand overRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
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keep personallyHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
withhold taskHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
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