1. (verb)delegate, depute transfer power to someone Synonyms: delegate, assign, designate, depute, deputize, deputise
2. (verb)depute, deputize, deputise appoint as a substitute Synonyms: depute, assign, delegate, deputize, step in, deputise, designate, substitute
3. (verb)delegate, designate, depute, assign give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person) Synonyms: put, deputize, set apart, indicate, arrogate, show, doom, destine, portion, point, ascribe, specify, depute, delegate, designate, denominate, impute, attribute, assign, intend, allot, deputise, fate
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'depute'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. depute To send is to cause to go or pass from one place to another, and always in fact or thought away from the agent or agency that controls the act. Send in its most common use involves personal agenc Synonyms: send, cast, despatch, emit, impel, propel, dart, discharge, fling, lance, sling, delegate, dismiss, forward, launch, throw, depute, drive, hurl, project, transmit Antonyms: bring, convey, give, hold, receive, carry, get, hand, keep, retain