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deputize
[ dep-yuh-tahyz ]
/ ˈdɛp yəˌtaɪz /
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Definition of deputize
verb (used with object), dep·u·tized, dep·u·tiz·ing.
to appoint as deputy.
verb (used without object), dep·u·tized, dep·u·tiz·ing.
to act as a deputy; substitute.
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Also especially British, dep·u·tise .
OTHER WORDS FROM deputize
dep·u·ti·za·tion, nounde-dep·u·tize, verb (used with object), de-dep·u·tized, de-dep·u·tiz·ing.un·dep·u·tized, adjectiveWords nearby deputize
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British Dictionary definitions for deputize
deputize
deputise
/ (ˈdɛpjʊˌtaɪz) /
verb
to appoint or act as deputy
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