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deferred

/dɪˈfɝd/verb2 syllables

Deferred means: hold back to a later time.

Synonyms for deferred17

verb, as in hold back to a later time

postpone, prorogue, hold over, put over, table, shelve, set back, defer, remit, put off

verb, as in yield to another's wish or opinion

submit, bow, defer, accede, give in

also used for deferred

delayed, postponed, promise

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What does deferred mean?2

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”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with deferred?19

three syllables

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Deferred in a sentence

  • The payment will be deferred for two years.unknown
  • The contract provides for a deferred payment over three years.unknown
  • Got cancelled at the last minute. 'Deferred to next week'.unknown
  • Does a dream deferred fester like a sore?LK
  • These might be guarantees, extended trial periods, deferred payment plans or the bundling of add-on products.MaryJ
  • Hope deferred makes the heart sick.CarpeLanam
  • Tom can put away more money, tax-deferred, for retirement.CK

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