Answer: deputes

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DEPUTES

Pins a star on, perhaps

DEPUTES

Assigns authority to

DEPUTES

Names, as a proxy

DEPUTES
Appoints as one's substitute.
DEPUTES
Delegates.
DEPUTESAppoints as an agent
DEPUTESAppoints as one's agent
DEPUTESAppoints as a representative
DEPUTESDelegates