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depute

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of depute

to appoint as one's representative

  • the governor has the authority to depute anyone
Synonyms of depute

commission, delegate, deputize
Words Related to depute

assign, charge

appoint, designate, name, nominate
Near Antonyms of depute

abrogate

abdicate

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