Definition of Surrogate

1. Noun. Someone who takes the place of another person.


2. Adjective. Providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties. "Surrogate father"
Exact synonyms: Foster
Similar to: Adoptive

3. Noun. A person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others.
Exact synonyms: Deputy
Generic synonyms: Agent
Specialized synonyms: Vicegerent
Derivative terms: Deputise, Deputise, Deputize, Deputize

Definition of Surrogate

1. n. A deputy; a delegate; a substitute.

2. v. t. To put in the place of another; to substitute.

Definition of Surrogate

1. [v -GATED, -GATING, -GATES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Surrogate

surrebutter
surrebutters
surrejoinder
surrejoinders
surrender
surrendered
surrenderer
surrendering
surrenders
surreptitious
surreptitiously
surrey
surreys
surrogacies
surrogacy
surrogate (current term)
surrogated
surrogates
surrogate mother
surrogating
surround
surrounded
surrounding
surrounding(a)
surroundings
surrounds
surroyal
surroyals
sursum corda
surtax

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