Defer and Move

Defer

Defer verb - To assign to a later time.

Move and defer are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Move" instead a verb "Defer".

Move

Move verb - To change the place or position of.

Defer and move are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defer" instead a verb "Move".

Nearby Words: moving, moved, movement, mover, movable

Mutual synonyms

Common collocations

time defer time move time
way defer way move way

Both words in one sentence

  • Bert, a big man who plays Wimberly, a tiny gnome gadgeteer, generally works to understand the game and make rational battle plans, but will defer to his character's desires even when it might be a bad move.
  • In a desperate move to free up cap space, the Mets agreed to an infamous deal: instead of releasing Bonilla and paying him his last $6 million up front, they would defer payment, with interest, until 2011 (Bonilla's playing career ended in 2001).
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