Defer and Prolong

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Defer verb - To assign to a later time.

Usage example: we agreed to defer a discussion of the issue until we had more information

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Prolong is a synonym for defer in put off topic. In some cases you can use "Prolong" instead a verb "Defer".

Prolong verb - To make longer.

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Defer is a synonym for prolong. You can use "Defer" instead a verb "Prolong".

Nearby Words: prolongation, prolonging

defer time

prolong time

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