subrogate

sub·ro·gate

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [suhb-ruh-geyt]
- /ˈsʌb rəˌgeɪt/
- /sˈʌbrəɡˌeɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suhb-ruh-geyt]
- /ˈsʌb rəˌgeɪt/

Definitions of subrogate word

verb with object subrogate to put into the place of another; substitute for another. 1
verb with object subrogate Civil Law. to substitute (one person) for another with reference to a claim or right. 1
verb subrogate to put (one person or thing) in the place of another in respect of a right or claim 0
verb transitive subrogate to substitute (one person) for another 0

See all 4 definitions of subrogate

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Origin of subrogate

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; 1540-50 for def 1; late Middle English (past participle) < Latin subrogātus (past participle of subrogāre to nominate (someone) as a substitute), equivalent to sub- sub- + rogā(re) to request + -tus past participle suffix

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Parts of speech for Subrogate

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Subrogate

subrogate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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subrogate usage trend in Literature

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