Deputise (original) (raw)
I. (verb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Appoint as a substitute
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Verbs of political and social activities and events
Hypernyms (to "deputise" is one way to...):
appoint; charge (assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s somebody
Derivation:
deputy (an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent)
deputy (someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies)
deputy (a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Act as a substitute
Example:
She stood in for the soprano who suffered from a cold
Synonyms:
deputise; deputize; step in; substitute
Classified under:
Verbs of political and social activities and events
Hypernyms (to "deputise" is one way to...):
replace; supersede; supervene upon; supplant (take the place or move into the position of)
Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "deputise"):
cover (help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s somebody
Derivation:
deputy (an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent)
deputy (someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies)
deputy (a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others)