depute

Meanings

• verb (depute someone to do something), noun

  A person appointed to represent or act for another in an official capacity.

  - "The manager deputed his assistant to handle the project."
  - "The deputy is the person who stands in for the governor when he is absent."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪ.ˈpjuːt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with depute
depute , mute , mute , moot , mute , mute

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Variants

List of all variants of depute that leads to same result
depute , deputed , deputes , deputing

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to deliver over' or 'to entrust'. Derived from the Old French 'deputer', from 'deput' meaning 'to deliver' or 'to commit'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'depute' is derived from the Old French 'deputer', which means 'to deliver' or 'to commit'.

2. The term 'depute' has been used in English since the late 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. delegate: A person who represents or acts for another, often in a political or business context. Deputation can be seen as a form of delegation.

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Culture

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In literature, 'depute' is used to refer to a representative or an assistant. In art, there are no known significant depictions of the word 'depute'.

How to Memorize "depute"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person handing over a task or responsibility to another person, symbolizing the meaning of 'depute'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'depute' with the idea of entrusting or appointing someone to represent or act for you.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Deputing someone is Entrusting Power Unto Them'.

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