DEPUTIZING Synonyms
16 hypernyms for deputizing. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for DEPUTIZING
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| assigning | verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj | |||||
noun • the act of distributing something to designated places or persons | ||||||
| commissioning | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • the act of granting authority to undertake certain functions | ||||||
| naming | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • the verbal act of naming • the act of putting a person into a non-elective position adjective satellite • inclined to or serving for the giving of names | ||||||
| appointing | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
verb • create and charge with a task or function • assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to • furnish | ||||||
| designating | verb v | |||||
adjective satellite • appointed but not yet installed in office verb • assign a name or title to • give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person) • indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively • decree or designate beforehand • design or destine | ||||||
| selecting | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • of superior grade • selected or chosen for special qualifications verb • pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives | ||||||
| deputise | verb v | |||||
verb • act as a substitute • appoint as a substitute | ||||||
| depute | verb v | |||||
verb • transfer power to someone • appoint as a substitute • give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person) | ||||||
| substitute | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another • an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced • someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) adjective satellite • capable of substituting in any of several positions on a team • serving or used in place of another • artificial and inferior verb • put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items • be a substitute • act as a substitute | ||||||