English dictionary

depute

/d/@/'p/j//u/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

transfer power to someone

verb.social

Synonyms delegate

Source: WordNet 3.0
appoint as a substitute

verb.social

Synonyms deputise deputize

Source: WordNet 3.0
give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)

verb.social

Synonyms assign delegate designate

Source: WordNet 3.0
To appoint as deputy or agent; to commission to act in one's place; to delegate.

verb

Source: webster1913