depute | ||
1. | [ verb ] appoint as a substitute | |
Synonyms: | deputise deputize | |
Related terms: | appoint deputy deputy delegating | |
2. | [ verb ] transfer power to someone | |
Synonyms: | delegate | |
Related terms: | delegate delegating delegacy | |
3. | [ verb ] give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person) | |
Synonyms: | assign designate delegate | |
Related terms: | appoint place transfer delegate promote demote cast mandate post place cast mandate devolve regiment task assignment appointment delegate delegating delegacy | |
Similar spelling: |
debut devout devote deputy debate devotee deft debt deviate depot debit deep-eyed deep-dye |