English Synonym Finder

deputize

Definitions

To appoint someone as a deputy or to act as a substitute.

To authorize or empower someone to perform specific duties or act on one's behalf.

Examples

The sheriff decided to deputize several local volunteers to help maintain order during the festival.

The manager chose to deputize her assistant to handle the negotiations while she was away on business.

Synonyms

authorize empower delegate commission appoint designate nominate

Antonyms

revoke dismiss discharge cancel withdraw remove terminate