Relegate (V):
Pronunciation: re-luh-geyt
Word Meaning:
“Relegate” as a verb means to assign or downgrade someone or something to a lower or less important position, rank, or category. It can also refer to transferring someone to a less prestigious role or status.
Uses in Sentence:
- After his poor performance, he was relegated to a lower position within the company.
- The veteran player was relegated to the bench as the team favored younger talent.
- The book was initially highly regarded but has since been relegated to obscurity.
Synonyms:
- Demote
- Downgrade
- Transfer
- Dismiss
- Banish
Antonyms:
- Promote
- Elevate
- Upgrade
- Advance
- Retain
Word Meaning in Hindi:
In Hindi, “relegate” can be translated as “निम्न श्रेणी में भेजना” (nimn shreni mein bhejna) or “निकाल देना” (nikaal dena).
Word uses in Hindi:
- उसके खराब प्रदर्शन के बाद, उसे कंपनी के अंदर एक निम्न स्थिति में भेज दिया गया। (After his poor performance, he was relegated to a lower position within the company.)
- टीम ने युवा प्रतिभा को पसंद करते हुए, वरिष्ठ खिलाड़ी को बैंच पर निम्नतम स्थिति में भेज दिया। (The veteran player was relegated to the bench as the team favored younger talent.)
- पुस्तक को प्रारंभ में उच्च मान्यता प्राप्त थी, लेकिन बाद में इसे अविस्मरण में निम्नता में भेज दिया गया है। (The book was initially highly regarded but has since been relegated to obscurity.)