defers
Meaning of defers
- put off (an action or event) to a later time; postpone.
they deferred the decision until February
late Middle English (also in the sense ‘put on one side’): from Old French differer ‘defer or differ’, from Latin differre, from dis- ‘apart’ + ferre ‘bring, carry’. Compare with defer2 and differ.
verb, 3rd person present- submit to or acknowledge the merit of.
he deferred to Tim's superior knowledge
late Middle English: from Old French deferer, from Latin deferre ‘carry away, refer (a matter)’, from de- ‘away from’ + ferre ‘bring, carry’. Compare with defer1.
Information about defers
- It is a verb.
- The singular form of defers is: defer.
- Languages in which defers is used:
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Hyphenation of defers
de-fers
- It consists of 2 syllables and 6 chars.
- defers is a word disyllabic because it has two syllables
defers synonyms
Meaning cause or arrange for (something) to take place at a time later than that first scheduled:
Meaning put off or postpone (a resolution or sentence):
Meaning postpone or defer (an action):
Meaning decide not to proceed with (a project or plan), either temporarily or permanently:
Meaning defer or delay (an action, event, or judgement):
Meaning stop, delay, or prevent (something), in particular suspend or postpone (judicial proceedings) or refrain from pressing (charges):
Meaning discontinue a session of (a parliament or other legislative assembly) without dissolving it:
Meaning put aside for future consideration:
Meaning store (clothes) with mothballs:
Meaning present formally for discussion or consideration at a meeting:
Meaning persist in an activity or process:
Meaning postpone:
Meaning postpone (a sentence, obligation, etc.):
Meaning produce or provide (a natural, agricultural, or industrial product):
Meaning accept or yield to a superior force or to the authority or will of another person:
Meaning stop resisting to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority:
Meaning agree to a demand, request, or treaty:
Meaning play (a stringed instrument or music) using a bow:
Meaning cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; yield:
Meaning accept something reluctantly but without protest:
Meaning admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements:
Meaning regard with great respect:
Meaning a small barrel-shaped cheese, especially Cheddar:
defers antonyms
Meaning fail to obey (rules, a command, or someone in authority):
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