| VERB | social | deputise, substitute, deputize, step in | act as a substitute |
|---|---|---|---|
| social | deputise, depute, deputize | appoint as a substitute |
| Meaning | act as a substitute. | |
|---|---|---|
| Pattern | Somebody ----s somebody | |
| Synonyms | substitute, deputize, step in | |
| Narrower | cover | help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities |
| Broader | supplant, replace, supersede, supervene upon | Take the place or move into the position of |
| Spanish | delegar, ofrecerse, subrogar, sustituir | |
| Nouns | deputy | an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent |
| deputy | someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies | |
| deputy | a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others | |
| Meaning | appoint as a substitute. | |
|---|---|---|
| Pattern | Somebody ----s somebody | |
| Synonyms | depute, deputize | |
| Broader | appoint, charge | Assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to |
| Spanish | delegar, reemplazar, sustituir | |
| Nouns | deputy | an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent |
| deputy | someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies | |
| deputy | a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others | |
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