defer
/dɪˈfɜːr/
de · fer
dɪ · ˈfɜːr
English Definition
v. postpone; delay; yield to
Significado en Español
aplazar, diferir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hoãn lại, tuân theo
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
de- (cause) + fer (bring) → Submit, obey.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “defer”:
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A
Postpone
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B
Agree
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C
Reject
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D
Demand
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A — Postpone.
“defer” means v. postpone; delay; yield to
Common questions about “defer”
What does “defer” mean?
defer — v. postpone; delay; yield to. In Chinese: 推迟；遵从.
How do you pronounce “defer”?
defer is pronounced /dɪˈfɜːr/. It breaks into 2 syllables: de · fer.
Is “defer” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. defer appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “defer”?
de- (cause) + fer (bring) → Submit, obey.
