v.
Pronunciation: ' s ə -br ō - ˌ g ā t
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: -gat · ed ; -gat · ing
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin subrogatus, past participle of subrogare, surrogare ― more at SURROGATE
Date: 15th century
: to put in the place of another especially : to substitute (as a second creditor) for another with regard to a legal right or claim