Surrogate

Synonyms of surrogate

• substitute
• proxy
• stand-in

Antonyms of surrogate

• original
• real
• authentic

Collocations of surrogate

surrogate mother

Frequency: 80 %

She acted as a surrogate mother for her sister, carrying the baby to term.

surrogate pregnancy

Frequency: 70 %

The surrogate pregnancy went smoothly, much to the relief of the parents-to-be.

surrogate parent

Frequency: 65 %

The couple chose to use a surrogate parent to have a child.

surrogate family

Frequency: 40 %

The surrogate family welcomed the newborn with open arms.

surrogate decision

Frequency: 35 %

Making the surrogate decision was not easy, but it was the best choice for all involved.

Idiomatic Expressions for surrogate

• Phrase: surrogate decision-maker
  Meaning: someone who is authorized to make decisions on behalf of another person, especially in legal or medical matters
  Usage: In cases where a patient is unable to make decisions for themselves, a surrogate decision-maker may be appointed to act in their best interests.