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Deputise (Verb)

Meaning 1

Appoint as a substitute.

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

  • Depute
  • Deputize

Hypernyms

  • Charge
  • Appoint

Related Words

  • Deputy (noun)

Meaning 2

Act as a substitute; "She stood in for the soprano who suffered from a cold".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

  • The manager asked John to deputise for him while he was away on a business trip.
  • She agreed to deputise as a lecturer for the semester because the regular teacher fell ill.
  • The choir singer was asked to deputise for the lead vocalist who was out on tour.
  • Since the team captain was injured, a younger player was chosen to deputise for the rest of the season.
  • The experienced employee offered to deputise for her manager while she was on maternity leave.

Synonyms

  • Deputize
  • Substitute
  • Step In

Hypernyms

  • Supervene Upon
  • Supplant
  • Replace

Hyponyms

  • Cover

Related Words

  • Deputy (noun)
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