Surrogate — synonyms, definition

1. surrogate (a)

acting alternate alternative deputy ersatz fill-in imitation makeshift pro tem proxy relief replacement substitute temporary tentative

2. surrogate (Noun)

agent alternate attorney broker delegate deputy double emissary equivalent fill-in intermediary pinch hitter proxy replacement representative secondary stand in stand-in sub substitute • • •

surrogate (Noun) — Someone who takes the place of another person.

surrogate (Noun) — A person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others.

agent backup backup man fill-in relief reliever stand-in substitute vicegerent

3. surrogate (Verb)

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4. surrogate (Adjective)

foster

surrogate (Adjective) — Providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties. ex. "surrogate father"