legate

The word “legate” has 2 syllables: le-gate

It's pronounced as /ˈlɛɡeɪt/


What is synonym and antonym for legate?

In the thesaurus, “legate” has 25 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for legate along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for legate

  • agent
  • ambassador
  • ambassadress
  • apostle
  • consul
  • courier
  • delegate
  • deputation
  • deputy
  • detachment
  • diplomat
  • emissary
  • envoy
  • evangelist
  • foreign minister
  • legation
  • messenger
  • minister
  • missionary
  • mouthpiece
  • nuncio
  • procurator
  • proxy
  • representative
  • spokesperson

Meanings of legate

  • noun
    1. A deputy representing the pope, specifically a papal ambassador sent on special ecclesiastical missions.
    2. An ambassador or messenger.
    3. The deputy of a provincial governor or general in ancient Rome.
  • verb
    1. To leave as a legacy.

Example Sentences

  • The pope sent a legate to mediate the conflict between the kingdoms.
  • As a trusted legate, he carried important messages across enemy lines.
  • The arrival of the Roman legate was marked with a grand procession.
  • His role as a legate gave him considerable influence in the negotiations.
  • The legate reported directly to the emperor on all military matters.

On this page you'll find 25 synonyms or another words to legate, such as: agent, ambassador, ambassadress, apostle, consul, courier, delegate.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

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pacificator

  • agent
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pacifier

  • agent
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  • honest broker
  • hypnotic
  • interceder
  • intercessor
  • interferer
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  • intermediate
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  • knockout pill
  • legate
  • liaison
  • make-peace
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  • medication
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hand on

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  • bestow
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  • conduct
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  • deed
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  • drop a line
  • drop a note
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  • give a call
  • give a ring
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  • instill
  • issue
  • leave
  • leave to
  • legate
  • mail
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  • pipe
  • put on the air
  • radio
  • relay
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  • ship
  • siphon
  • spread
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  • translate
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  • turn over
  • will

negotiant

  • agent
  • ambassador
  • appeaser
  • attorney
  • bargainer
  • broker
  • buffer
  • busybody
  • conciliator
  • delegate
  • deputy
  • emissary
  • envoy
  • factor
  • go-between
  • honest broker
  • interceder
  • intercessor
  • interferer
  • intermediary
  • intermediate
  • interposer
  • legate
  • liaison
  • meddler
  • mediator
  • medium
  • messenger
  • middleman
  • moderator
  • negotiator
  • pacificator
  • pacifier
  • peacemaker
  • procurator
  • proxy
  • reconciler
  • representative
  • troubleshooter

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