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- [dep-yuh-tahyz]
- /ˈdɛp yəˌtaɪz/
- /ˈdep.jʊ.taɪz/
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- [dep-yuh-tahyz]
- /ˈdɛp yəˌtaɪz/
Definitions of deputise word
- verb with object deputise to appoint as deputy. 1
- verb without object deputise to act as a deputy; substitute. 1
- noun deputise (British) alternative spelling of deputize. 1
- verb deputise Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of deputize. 0
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Origin of deputise
First appearance:
before 1720 One of the 49% newest English words
First recorded in 1720-30; deput(y) + -ize
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Parts of speech for Deputise
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
deputise popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
deputise usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for deputise
verb deputise
- sub — a submarine.
- stand in — a substitute for a motion-picture star during the preparation of lighting, cameras, etc., or in dangerous scenes.
- represent — to present again or anew.
- fill in — a full supply; enough to satisfy want or desire: to eat one's fill.
- act — When you act, you do something for a particular purpose.
Antonyms for deputise
verb deputise
- keep — to hold or retain in one's possession; hold as one's own: If you like it, keep it. Keep the change.
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