English Dictionary

depute

/dɪ.ˈpjuːt/

verb

(obsolete) To assign (someone or something) to or for something. / To delegate (a task, etc.) to a subordinate. / To deputize (someone), to appoint as deputy. / To appoint; to assign; to choose.

The politician will depute his assistant to attend the meeting.

意味（1）

(obsolete) To assign (someone or something) to or for something.

意味（2）

To delegate (a task, etc.) to a subordinate.

Will Wyatt having moved up a notch, the project was deputed to a second team of producers whose judgement I didn't trust.

意味（3）

To deputize (someone), to appoint as deputy.

There is no man deputed of the king to hear thee.

意味（4）

To appoint; to assign; to choose.

The most conspicuous places in cities are usually deputed for the erection of statues.