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Deputise Definition & Meaning

deputise
verb
  1. act as a substitute; "She stood in for the soprano who suffered from a cold"
  2. appoint as a substitute

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Frequently asked questions

What does deputise mean?
act as a substitute; "She stood in for the soprano who suffered from a cold" appoint as a substitute
What part of speech is deputise?
Deputise is a verb.
How many definitions does deputise have?
Deputise has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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