depute

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To assign (someone or something) to or for something.
  2. To delegate (a task, etc.) to a subordinate.
  3. To deputize (someone), to appoint as deputy.
  4. To appoint; to assign; to choose.
noun
  1. A deputy.

Pronunciation

/dɪˈpjuːt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-depute1.wav /ˈdɛ.pjuːt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-depute2.wav

Word forms

depute deputes deputing deputed

Etymology

From French députer, from Latin deputo.

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