depute

About 0.10 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. verb To assign (someone or something) to or for something.
2. verb To delegate (a task, etc.) to a subordinate.
3. verb To deputize (someone), to appoint as deputy.
4. verb To appoint; to assign; to choose.
5. noun A deputy.

Similar words

deputize delegate assign designate deputise advocate sheriff clerk deputy dean

Often followed by

a of to the one some an any and

Word family

deputed deputes deputing