DEPUTIZE
Scrabble letter values: D2E1P3U1T1I1Z10E1 = 20
Definition
- verb act as a substitute. — synonyms: substitute, deputise, step_in
- verb appoint as a substitute. — synonyms: depute, deputise
Examples
- “She stood in for the soprano who suffered from a cold”
- “I deputize you to act for me while I'm away.”