surrogate
NounAdjectiveTransitive Verb
Meanings
Noun
A person who takes the place of another, typically to perform a specific role or duty.
"The manager appointed a surrogate to attend the conference in his place."
Noun
A woman who gives birth to a child for another person or couple, usually through an agreement.
"The couple decided to hire a surrogate to help them start a family."
Adjective
Acting as a substitute for something else.
"The researchers used a surrogate endpoint to measure the effectiveness of the drug."