Depute (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Transfer power to someone.

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

• Delegate

Hypernyms

• Depute
• Assign
• Delegate

Related Words

• Deputation (noun)

Meaning ²

Appoint as a substitute.

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

• Deputize
• Deputise

Hypernyms

• Charge

Related Words

• Deputation (noun)

Meaning ³

Give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person).

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

• Assign
• Delegate
• Designate

Hypernyms

• Charge
• Appoint

Hyponyms

• Devolve
• Cast
• Raise
• Task
• Mandate
• Delegate
• Promote
• Demote
• Transfer
• Kick Upstairs
• Elevate
• Break
• Place
• Depute
• Bump
• Kick Downstairs
• Regiment
• Reassign
• Post
• Upgrade

Related Words

• Deputation (noun)