Defer Synonyms and Antonyms

dĭ-fûr
To postpone
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. delay
  2. shelve
  3. suspend
  4. put off
  5. bow
  6. postpone
  7. submit
  8. yield
To submit to the wish or decision of another, as in recognition of authority.
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. yield
Synonyms:
(Noun)
  1. continuance
  2. prorogation

Words Related to Defer

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Defer Sentence Examples

  • There was still no improvement in the countess' health, but it was impossible to defer the journey to Moscow any longer.

  • We should defer to the tyranny of the majority.

  • You can send the cards immediately or defer them for up to 60 days.

  • Defer a monthly payment without interest or finance charges.

  • Hilden might defer to him in her absence, but Taran knew where the loyalty of most of the men lay.

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