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A surrogate is someone who takes the place of another, particularly in a family role. (noun)
An example of a surrogate is a woman who gives birth to a baby, but gives the baby to another family.
Surrogate means taking the place of. (adjective)
An example of the use of the word surrogate as an adjective is in the phrase "surrogate teacher" which means a substitute teacher.
Surrogate means to substitute for something. (verb)
An example of to surrogate is to act as the birth mother for a friend.
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