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DEPUTISE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Appoint as a substitute

Synonyms:

depute; deputise; deputize

Classified under:

Verbs of political and social activities and events

Hypernyms (to "deputise" is one way to...):

appoint; charge (assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s somebody

Derivation:

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)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Act as a substitute

Example:

She stood in for the soprano who suffered from a cold

Synonyms:

deputise; deputize; step in; substitute

Classified under:

Verbs of political and social activities and events

Hypernyms (to "deputise" is one way to...):

replace; supersede; supervene upon; supplant (take the place or move into the position of)

Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "deputise"):

cover (help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s somebody

Derivation:

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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