verb · Medium SAT word

    Relegate

    banish; refer to another person for decision or judgment

    Relegate in a sentence

    The coach decided to relegate the injured player to the bench.

    Synonyms for relegate

    • banish
    • demote
    • downgrade

    Antonyms for relegate

    • promote
    • elevate
    • advance

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    Vocabulary like relegate appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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