surrogate

Meaning

A substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office.

A substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role.

Example Sentences

The surrogate mother gave birth to the child after carrying it for nine months.

She acted as a surrogate mother for the child.

Synonyms

substitute, proxy, replacement, stand-in

Entry 1

substitute, proxy

Entry 2

substitute, proxy, replacement, stand-in

Antonyms

original, primary, authentic, real

Entry 1

original, primary

Entry 2

original, authentic, real

Collocations

surrogate mother, surrogate role, surrogate decision