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DEFERRED Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word deferred. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word deferred. (close relations)
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delay
verb, nounv, n
noun

• time during which some action is awaited

• the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time

verb

• cause to be slowed down or delayed

• act later than planned, scheduled, or required

• stop or halt

• slow the growth or development of

future
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• yet to be or coming

• a verb tense or other formation referring to events or states that have not yet happened

noun

• the time yet to come

• a verb tense that expresses actions or states in the future

• bulk commodities bought or sold at an agreed price for delivery at a specified future date

adjective satellite

• effective in or looking toward the future

• (of elected officers) elected but not yet serving

accede
verbv
verb

• yield to another's wish or opinion

• take on duties or office

• to agree or express agreement

bow
verb, nounv, n
noun

• front part of a vessel or aircraft

• a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

• a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments

• bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting

• a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow

• an appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience

• something curved in shape

• a decorative interlacing of ribbons

• a stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments

verb

• bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head

• play on a stringed instrument with a bow

• yield to another's wish or opinion

• bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting

• bend one's back forward from the waist on down

delayed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• not as far along as normal in development

postpone
verbv
verb

• hold back to a later time

prorogue
verbv
verb

• hold back to a later time

• adjourn by royal prerogative; without dissolving the legislative body

remit
verbv
noun

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

• (law) the act of remitting (especially the referral of a law case to another court)

verb

• send (money) in payment

• hold back to a later time

• release from (claims, debts, or taxes)

• refer (a matter or legal case) to another committee or authority or court for decision

• forgive

• make slack as by lessening tension or firmness

• diminish or abate

shelve
verbv
verb

• hold back to a later time

• place on a shelf

submit
verbv
verb

• refer for judgment or consideration

• put before

• yield to the control of another

• hand over formally

• refer to another person for decision or judgment

• yield to another's wish or opinion

• accept or undergo, often unwillingly

• make an application as for a job or funding

• make over as a return

• accept as inevitable

table
nounn
noun

• a set of data arranged in rows and columns

• a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs

• a piece of furniture with tableware for a meal laid out on it

• flat tableland with steep edges

• a company of people assembled at a table for a meal or game

• food or meals in general

verb

• hold back to a later time

• arrange or enter in tabular form

postponed
verbv
verb

• hold back to a later time

give in
verbv
verb

• yield to another's wish or opinion

• consent reluctantly

hold over
verbv
verb

• intimidate somebody (with a threat)

• hold over goods to be sold for the next season

• keep in a position or state from an earlier period of time

• continue a term of office past the normal period of time

• hold back to a later time

put off
verbv
verb

• hold back to a later time

• cause to feel intense dislike or distaste

• take away the enthusiasm of

• cause to feel embarrassment

• avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

put over
verb, adverbv, adv
verb

• communicate successfully

• hold back to a later time

Best Hypernyms For DEFERRED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for deferred, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
delay succumb yield
Phrases (3)
buckle undergive inknuckle under

Alternatives for DELAY

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