depute

Meaning

Noun

A deputy.

Verb

1. (obsolete) To assign (someone or something) to or for something.
2. To delegate (a task, etc.) to a subordinate.
3. To deputize (someone), to appoint as deputy.
4. To appoint; to assign; to choose.

Synonyms

delegate

assign

appoint

designate

dispatch

send

deputize

authorise

deputise

commission

devolve

authorize

nominate

send as a delegate

empower

mandate

name

ordain

order

relay

relegate

represent

sanction

settle on

transfer

transmit

tributary

warrant

entrust to

hair removal

allot

name to

apportion

art

🎨

attorn

branch

cliques

communicate

constitute

convey

depurate

division

entitle

entrust

faction

make over

Translations

déléguer

delegare

afvaardigen

deputeren

entsenden

delegar

deputare

deputieren

delegieren

mandater

overdragen

assegnare

delegar

فوض

abordnen

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈdɛ.pjuːt/

Etymology

From French députer, from Latin deputo.