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Officially vs Deputize - What's the difference?

officially | deputize |

As a adverb officially

is in an official manner.

As a verb deputize is

to make (someone) a deputy; to officially empower.

officially

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In an official manner

    • See also

    * formally

    deputize

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (UK) deputise

    Verb

    (deputiz)
  • To make (someone) a deputy; to officially empower.
  • To make or name as a substitute.
    • I deputize you to act for me while I'm away.