surrogate

Definition

  • noun: a person or thing that takes the place or performs the duties of someone or something else
  • verb: to put in the place of another
  • synonyms: advocate, agent, alter ego

Examples

  • The governor and her 'surrogates' asked the public to support the change.

  • He could not attend the meeting, so he sent his 'surrogate'.

  • She considered them her 'surrogate' family.

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