surrogate
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(noun) someone who takes the place of another person |
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Synonyms: alternate, replacement |
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Related Words: backup, backup man, fill-in, relief, stand-in, substitute |
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(satellite adjective) providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties; "foster parent"; "foster child"; "foster home"; "surrogate father" |
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Synonyms: foster |
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(noun) a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others |
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Synonyms: deputy |
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Related Words: agent, vicegerent |
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