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DEPUTISE

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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Deputise.

Deputise - as a verb

Act as a substitute

Example: "She stood in for the soprano who suffered from a cold"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deputize20substitute12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
replace11supersede12supervene uponsupplant12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Appoint as a substitute

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
depute9deputize20

Example Sentences

"I had to deputise my colleague for the meeting as I couldn't attend."
"The manager deputised me to handle the customer complaints."
"In the absence of the captain, the vice captain was deputised to lead the team."
"The teacher deputised the student to collect the assignment papers."
"The sheriff deputised a group of volunteers to assist in search efforts."
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Word Game Points

Is DEPUTISE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, deputise is valid for Scrabble UK/EU only
US/CA Invalid UK/EU Valid

DEPUTISE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is DEPUTISE a valid Words With Friends word?
No, deputise is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid Word
DEPUTISE is not a valid Words With Friends word.

Is DEPUTISE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deputise is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEPUTISE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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