depute

[US]/dɪˈpjuːt/
[UK]/dɪˈpjuːt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. entrust; authorize; designate as an agent.
Word Forms
Past Tensedeputed
Past Participledeputed
Pluraldeputes
Third Person Singulardeputes
Present Participledeputing

Phrases & Collocations

depute authority

depute a task

Example Sentences

he was deputed to bring the affair to the cognizance of the court.

I have deputed the accounts to John.

Norman and I were deputed for the unpleasant task.

she was deputed to look after him while Clarissa was away.

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