deputize

pronunciation

How to pronounce deputize in British English: UK [ˈdepjutaɪz]word uk audio image

How to pronounce deputize in American English: US [ˈdɛpjəˌtaɪz] word us audio image

  • 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 .

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