depute

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.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈdɛ.pjuːt/

Etymology

From French députer, from Latin deputo.

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