Shelve and Stow

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Shelve verb - To assign to a later time.

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Stow and shelve are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stow" instead a verb "Shelve".

Nearby Words: shelf, shelving

Stow verb - To place somewhere for safekeeping or ready availability.

Usage example: stow the extra life jackets in the chest

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Shelve and stow are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Shelve" instead a verb "Stow".

Nearby Words: stowing, stowage

idea	shelve idea	stow idea
album	shelve album	stow album

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