Word: deputize
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: dep
u
tize
Definition: To make (someone) a deputy; to officially empower.
Morphemes:
Affix: deputy
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: One appointed as the substitute of another, and empowered to act for them, in their name or their behalf; a substitute in office
Etymology Compounds: Affix: député
Language: fr
Decoded: depute
PoS: Noun
Meaning: deputy (delegate)
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to do what is denoted by the noun/adjective