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Surrogate
01
someone who acts or serves as a substitute or representative on behalf of another person or entity, often in a legal or formal capacity
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
surrogates
Examples
She served as a surrogate for her elderly neighbor, managing her finances and medical appointments.
02
a person who temporarily or permanently takes on the role or responsibilities of someone else
Examples
The CEO appointed a surrogate to manage the company during his absence.
surrogate
01
acting as a substitute for biological or legal parents in providing care or nurturing
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
relational
ungradable
Examples
A surrogate parent stepped in to care for the orphaned child.
