English Explanatory Dictionary

subrogate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To replace one person or thing with another.

Pronunciation

/ˈsʌbɹəɡeɪt/

Word forms

subrogate subrogates subrogating subrogated

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin subrogātus, perfect passive participle of subrogō, from sub (“under”) + rogō (“to ask, request”). A variant of surrogate.

Synonyms

substitute surrogate

Derived words

subrogation
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