subrogate
Americanverb (used with object)
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to put into the place of another; substitute for another.
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Civil Law. to substitute (one person) for another with reference to a claim or right.
verb
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Present
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subrogatesimple
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subrogatessimple
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have subrogatedperfect
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has subrogatedperfect
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am subrogatingprogressive
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are subrogatingprogressive
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is subrogatingprogressive
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have been subrogatingperfect progressive
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has been subrogatingperfect progressive
Past
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subrogatedsimple
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had subrogatedperfect
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was subrogatingprogressive
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were subrogatingprogressive
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had been subrogatingperfect progressive
Future
Etymology
Origin of subrogate
First recorded in 1400–50; 1540–50 subrogate for def. 1; late Middle English (past participle), from Latin subrogātus “nominated,” past participle of subrogāre “to nominate (someone) as a substitute,” from sub- sub- + rogāre “to request”
Example Sentences
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Upon payment of said loss or damage the Manager shall be subrogated to all rights of the Actor therefor.
From The Art of Stage Dancing The Story of a Beautiful and Profitable Profession by Wayburn, Ned
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