Synonyms for deputize


Grammar : Verb
Spell : dep-yuh-tahyz
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdɛp yəˌtaɪz


Définition of deputize

Origin :
  • 1730s; see deputy + -ize. Related: Deputized; deputizing.
  • verb appoint as a deputy
Example sentences :
  • He bent his eyes on Bob: “Better get Brush to deputize you to make the arrest.”
  • Extract from : « The Mountain Divide » by Frank H. Spearman
  • "All you got to do is to do what I deputize you to do," he said quietly.
  • Extract from : « Anderson Crow, Detective » by George Barr McCutcheon
  • The Sheriff denied that he had promised to deputize the Pinkertons.
  • Extract from : « Homestead » by Arthur G. Burgoyne
  • Now I deny that Congress can deputize its legislative powers.
  • Extract from : « Thirty Years' View (Vol. I of 2) » by Thomas Hart Benton
  • Miss Pierson, I deputize you to gather up the stray sunbeams for me that memory may have a regal crown to wear when I am far away.
  • Extract from : « Lily Pearl and The Mistress of Rosedale » by Ida Glenwood
  • A good manager, though, can't simply go and deputize every detail of his job.
  • Extract from : « The Knack of Managing » by Lewis K. Urquhart and Herbert Watson
  • I'll vouch that they're all good cow-hands, and if you want to deputize the whole works, why, just work your rabbit's foot.
  • Extract from : « The Outlet » by Andy Adams

Antonyms for deputize

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