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assign to a class or kind
e.g. How should algae be classified?
e.g. People argue about how to relegate certain mushrooms
Synonym: classify
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assign to a lower position
reduce in rank
e.g. She was demoted because she always speaks up
e.g. He was broken down to Sergeant
Synonym: demote bump break kick downstairs
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expel, as if by official decree
e.g. he was banished from his own country
Synonym: banish bar
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refer to another person for decision or judgment
e.g. She likes to relegate difficult questions to her colleagues
Synonym: pass on submit