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DEFERS

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Defers.

Defers - as a verb

Hold back to a later time

Example: "Let's postpone the exam"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hold overpostpone12prorogue11put offput overremit7shelve12table7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
delay9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Yield to another's wish or opinion

Example: "The government bowed to the military pressure"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accede11bow8give insubmit10

Example Sentences

"She defers to her boss in matters of decision-making."
"He always defers to his wife's opinions."
"The student defers his enrollment to the following semester."
"The company defers the payment until next month."
"The judge defers the verdict until further evidence is presented."
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Word Game Points

Is DEFERS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, defers is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEFERS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is DEFERS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, defers is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEFERS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is DEFERS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, defers is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEFERS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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