deputize
pronunciation
How to pronounce deputize in British English: UK [ˈdepjutaɪz]
How to pronounce deputize in American English: US [ˈdɛpjəˌtaɪz]
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- Verb:
- act as a substitute
- appoint as a substitute
Word Origin
- deputize (v.)
- 1730s; see deputy + -ize. Related: Deputized; deputizing.
Example
- 1. But I might deputize a couple .
- 2. Did virg deputize you ?
- 3. He will deputize for the foreign minister .
- 4. Ms green has asked me to deputize for her at the meeting .
- 5. Dad * well I think this year I can deputize that to someone else .