deputy — a person appointed to act as a substitute for another in their absence
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person appointed to act as a substitute for another in their absence
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdepjəti/
Example Sentences
- When the boss went on vacation, his deputy had to deal with angry customers all day.
- The deputy mayor cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony.
- She was appointed as deputy to handle all the paperwork nobody else wanted to do.
deputy
NOUN[/ˈdepjəti/]
a person appointed to act as a substitute for another in their absence
The deputy mayor represented the city at the ceremony.
The deputy made important decisions during the emergency. (👤 Second-in-Command + 🤝 Representative → Deputy)
The deputy performed his duty with integrity, earning everyone's admiration.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from French 'deputé', which comes from Latin 'deputare', meaning 'to appoint' or 'to send'. The term originally referred to a person sent or appointed to act on behalf of another.
Breakdown
de- (completely) + putare (to think, appoint) = deputare (to appoint or designate for a specific duty).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“When the boss went on vacation, his deputy had to deal with angry customers all day.”
“The deputy mayor cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony.”
“She was appointed as deputy to handle all the paperwork nobody else wanted to do.”
“The deputy arrived at the scene within minutes of the emergency call.”
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