Appoint and Depute

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Appoint

Appoint verb - To pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty.

Usage example: was appointed to the council on national security

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Depute is a synonym for appoint. In some cases you can use "Depute" instead a verb "Appoint".

Nearby Words: appointment, appointing, appointive

Depute

Depute verb - To appoint as one's representative.

Usage example: the governor has the authority to depute anyone he wants

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Appoint is a synonym for depute in empower topic. You can use "Appoint" instead a verb "Depute", if it concerns topics such as authorize, specify as selection, authorize or delegate task.

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