surrogate — a person who acts or serves in place of another
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who acts or serves in place of another
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɜːrəɡət/
Example Sentences
- My best friend became my surrogate shopping assistant when I broke my leg.
- The teddy bear served as a surrogate companion for the lonely child.
- During the meeting, coffee acted as my surrogate energy source.
surrogate
NOUN[/ˈsɜːrəɡət/]
a person who acts or serves in place of another
a professional woman stands confidently at the head of a conference table presenting to executives. She gestures toward charts and graphs while speaking on behalf of her absent boss. The original presenter is clearly missing from the usual head chair which sits empty. Her nameplate shows she is the assistant while she delivers the CEO's planned presentation. The seated executives listen attentively and take notes as she represents her superior's interests. Other meeting participants nod and engage with her as if she were the actual decision-maker. a person who acts or serves in place of another
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin surrogatus, meaning 'to substitute' or 'to put in another's place.' The root comes from sub- (under) + rogare (to ask), literally meaning 'to ask from beneath' - suggesting someone who steps up to take another's role when requested.
Breakdown
sur- (variant of sub-, meaning under/beneath) + rog- (to ask/request) + -ate (suffix forming nouns/adjectives)
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📝Examples
“My best friend became my surrogate shopping assistant when I broke my leg.”
“The teddy bear served as a surrogate companion for the lonely child.”
“During the meeting, coffee acted as my surrogate energy source.”
“The vice president will serve as a surrogate speaker at the conference.”
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