Depute and Hold

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Depute verb - To appoint as one's representative.

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Hold is an antonym for depute in authorize or delegate task topic.

Hold verb - To have or keep in one's hands.

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Depute is an antonym for hold.

Nearby Words: holding, holder, holdback

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