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surrogate

/'s/[@]/r/@/,g/eI/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. someone who takes the place of another person

    noun.person

    Synonyms alternate replacement

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others

    noun.person

    Synonyms deputy

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. A deputy; a delegate; a substitute.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties

    adj.all

    Examples
    Surrogate father.
    Synonyms foster

    Source: WordNet 3.0

verb

  1. To put in the place of another; to substitute.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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