Defer and Wait

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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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Wait is a synonym for defer in do topic. In some cases you can use "Wait" instead a verb "Defer".

Wait verb - To remain in place in readiness or expectation of something.

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Defer is a synonym for wait in delay topic. You can use "Defer" instead a verb "Wait", if it concerns topics such as do.

Nearby Words: waited, waiting, waiter

time	defer time	wait time
way	defer way	wait way

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