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| 1. | [ verb ] hold back to a later time | |
| Synonyms: | postpone set_back put_off shelve prorogue table remit put_over hold_over | |
| Examples: | "let's postpone the exam" |
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| Related terms: | delay call probate hold reprieve respite suspend shelver procrastinator postponement cancel reschedule | |
| 2. | [ verb ] submit or yield to another's wish or opinion | |
| Synonyms: | give_in bow submit accede | |
| Examples: | "The government bowed to the military pressure" |
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| Related terms: | yield deference submitter | |
| Similar spelling: |
Dever Deaver Debera Deboer Devera Deberry dewberry debar Debra deep-fry Devora defray Defore Debrah Debora Devore Debbra Deparia Debroah Deborah Devorah devour devoir Defoor |
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