to defer

The phrase “to defer” has 3 syllables: to de-fer

It's pronounced as /tu dɪˈfɜr/

What is synonym and antonym for to defer?

In the thesaurus, “to defer” has 10 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for to defer along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for to defer

to adjourn
to delay
to hold off
to postpone
to push back
to put off
to reschedule
to stall
to table
to waive

Antonyms for to defer

to accelerate
to advance
to bring forward
to continue
to expedite
to hasten
to proceed

Example Sentences

They decided to defer the final decision until next month.
She asked to defer her enrollment for one semester.
The committee voted to defer the proposal for further review.
We were forced to defer the event due to unforeseen issues.
He requested to defer the payment until his finances stabilized.

On this page you'll find 17 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to to defer, such as: to accelerate, to adjourn, to advance, to bring forward, to continue, to delay, to expedite.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

to postpone

to adjourn
to defer
to delay
to hold off
to prolong
to push back
to put off
to reschedule
to stall
to table