Defer Definition

defer
verb
  1. hold back to a later time; "let's postpone the exam"
  2. yield to another's wish or opinion; "The government bowed to the military pressure"

Synonyms for defer

accede

yield to another's wish or opinion; "The government bowed to the military pressure" take on duties or office

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bow

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut

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postpone

hold back to a later time; "let's postpone the exam"

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remit

the topic that a person, committee, or piece of research is expected to deal with or has authority to deal with

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shelve

hold back to a later time; "let's postpone the exam" place on a shelf; "shelve books"

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submit

refer for judgment or consideration; "The lawyers submitted the material to the court" put before

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table

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

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"Defer" in song lyrics

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  • "kaylee defer"
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Usage tips for "defer"

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