HyperDic: deputise

English > 2 senses of the word deputise:
VERBsocialdeputise, substitute, deputize, step inact as a substitute
socialdeputise, depute, deputizeappoint as a substitute
English > deputise: 2 senses > verb 1, social
Meaningact as a substitute.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody
Synonymssubstitute, deputize, step in
Narrowercoverhelp out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities
Broadersupplant, replace, supersede, supervene uponTake the place or move into the position of
Spanishdelegar, ofrecerse, subrogar, sustituir
Nounsdeputyan assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
deputysomeone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
deputya person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others
English > deputise: 2 senses > verb 2, social
Meaningappoint as a substitute.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody
Synonymsdepute, deputize
Broaderappoint, chargeAssign a duty, responsibility or obligation to
Spanishdelegar, reemplazar, sustituir
Nounsdeputyan assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
deputysomeone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
deputya person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others

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