Synonyms & related words for deputize

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of deputize — including depute, understudy, assign, empower. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to deputize

Explore words related to deputize — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include substitute, appoint, deputy, preappoint, surrogate, appointor, delegated, reappoint. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for deputize

Common synonyms for deputize include depute, understudy, assign, empower — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does deputize come from?

The word deputize breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root put-, from Latin puto (“reckon, think”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.