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Depute

dɪˈpjuːt

Depute definitions

verb

Inflections:

depute deputed deputes deputing

appoint or instruct (someone) to perform a task for which one is responsible

"she was deputed to look after him while Clare was away"

Synonyms:
appoint designate nominate assign commission charge choose select elect co-opt
- delegate (authority or a task)