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- US Pronunciation
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- [duh-pyoot]
- /dəˈpyut/
- /dɪˈpjuːt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [duh-pyoot]
- /dəˈpyut/
Definitions of depute word
- verb depute If you are deputed to do something, someone tells or allows you to do it on their behalf. 3
- verb depute to appoint as an agent, substitute, or representative 3
- verb depute to assign or transfer (authority, duties, etc) to a deputy; delegate 3
- noun depute a deputy 3
- noun depute (as modifier; usually postpositive) 3
- verb transitive depute to give (authority, functions, etc.) to someone else as deputy 3
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Origin of depute
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English deputen < Anglo-French, Old French deputer to assign < Late Latin dēputāre to allot, Latin: to consider, equivalent to dē- de- + putāre to think
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Parts of speech for Depute
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
depute popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
depute usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for depute
verb depute
- instruct — to furnish with knowledge, especially by a systematic method; teach; train; educate.
- crown — A crown is a circular ornament, usually made of gold and jewels, which a king or queen wears on their head at official ceremonies. You can also use crown to refer to anything circular that is worn on someone's head.
- dispatch — to send off or away with speed, as a messenger, telegram, body of troops, etc.
- constitute — If something constitutes a particular thing, it can be regarded as being that thing.
- select — to choose in preference to another or others; pick out.
Antonyms for depute
verb depute
- prohibit — to forbid (an action, activity, etc.) by authority or law: Smoking is prohibited here.
- deny — When you deny something, you state that it is not true.
- refuse — to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.
- reject — to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.: to reject the offer of a better job.
- revoke — to take back or withdraw; annul, cancel, or reverse; rescind or repeal: to revoke a decree.
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