deputize Synonyms
deputize Meaning
deputize (v)
act as a substitute
appoint as a substitute
deputize (v. t.)
To appoint as one's deputy; to empower to act in one's stead; to depute.
FAQs About the word deputize
act as a substitute, appoint as a substituteTo appoint as one's deputy; to empower to act in one's stead; to depute.
delegate,appoint, designate, commission, nominate,depute, assign, name,charge
abrogate, abrogate,,abdicate, abdicate
The manager decided to deputize his assistant to represent the company at the conference.
With the CEO unavailable, the board chose to deputize the CFO to make critical decisions.
In the absence of the team leader, they had to deputize a temporary replacement.
The professor deputized a student to assist in conducting the experiment.