Shelve Synonyms and Antonyms

shĕlv
To arrange
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. space
  2. arrange
  3. range
  4. ledge
  5. line-up
  6. mantel
  7. suspend
To postpone
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. defer
  2. table
  3. delay
  4. postpone
  5. suspend
  6. remit
  7. hold
  8. adjourn
  9. hold off
  10. hold up
  11. prolong
  12. stay
  13. prorogue
  14. hold-over
  15. put-over
  16. waive
  17. wait
  18. set back
  19. put off
Antonyms:
  1. do
  2. carry out
  3. execute
  4. go-ahead
  5. implement
To put aside as though on a shelf:
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. defer

Words Related to Shelve

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Shelve Sentence Examples

  • I guess we can shelve that one for a while.

  • This effort to shelve the dispute was quite in vain.

  • After a period of wavering Mr Kossuth had consented to shelve for the time the question of the separate bank, and on the strength of this Dr Wekerle advised the crown to entrust to him the formation of a government.

  • Sometimes the shelve are curved like a half cylinder to provide a nice place for the cat to sleep.

  • They can also be found on shingle beaches and on rocky shores that shelve gradually into the water allowing easy access.

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