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depute.

To assign (someone or something) to or for something.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/dɪˈpjuːt/
  1. To assign (someone or something) to or for something.

    obsolete
  2. To delegate (a task, etc.) to a subordinate.

  3. To deputize (someone), to appoint as deputy.

  4. To appoint; to assign; to choose.

Where this word comes from

From French députer, from Latin deputo.

noun/ˈdɛ.pjuːt/
  1. A deputy.

    Scotland
Where this word comes from

From French députer, from Latin deputo.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.