CEFR B2

depute

verb

Meaning

To appoint or designate someone to act as a representative or substitute, especially with delegated authority.

Examples

The CEO decided to depute the vice president to handle the negotiations.
She was deputed to present the findings at the conference.

Synonyms: appoint, delegate, assign, empower

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depute (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /dɪˈpjuːt/

Definition

To appoint or designate someone to act as a representative or substitute, especially with delegated authority.

Examples

The CEO decided to depute the vice president to handle the negotiations.
She was deputed to present the findings at the conference.
He was deputed by the committee to oversee the project's final stages.

How to Use depute

depute someone to do something (prepositional phrase): To officially authorize a person to perform a specific task or action. — "The ambassador was deputed to represent the country at the summit."
depute someone for someone (prepositional phrase): To appoint someone to act in place of another person. — "He was deputed for the ill minister to address the press."

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