Appoint and Deputize

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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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Deputize and appoint are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Deputize" instead a verb "Appoint".

Deputize verb - To appoint as one's representative.

Usage example: he deputized a local citizen to take charge of the situation while he went for reinforcements

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Appoint and deputize are semantically related. You can use "Appoint" instead a verb "Deputize".

appoint someone

deputize someone

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