Synonyms for

Deferred

Verb / dɪˈfɜ:d / Another word for deferred — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Postpone or delay.

Synonyms & similar words

postpone putoff defer setback table remit bow prorogue accede givein shelve holdover submit putover postpone delay shelve suspend table reschedule procrastinate stall temporize wait dawdle lag linger loiter

Synonyms by register

Formal

postponed adjourned delayed rescheduled

Informal

put off put on hold shelved tabled

Literary

protracted lingering tardy

Antonyms

immediate prompt urgent speedy hasty forthwith expedited

Common collocations

  • deferred payment
  • deferred gratification
  • deferred tax
  • deferred prosecution
  • deferred decision
  • deferred compensation
  • deferred maintenance

Word family

noun deferral
verb defer
adjective deferred
adverb deferringly

Usage note

Often used in financial or legal contexts to mean postponed or put off until a later time. Be mindful of the context; 'deferred' can imply a planned delay rather than an accidental one.

Example sentences

  1. He deferred his decision until he had more information.
  2. The meeting was deferred until next week.
  3. They deferred the start of the project until they had enough resources.
  4. The company deferred the salary increase for its employees.
  5. She deferred the payment until the end of the month.

Quotes

  • Success deferred gratification.
  • The best way to defer the dream is to live it.
  • The future is never just a dream, but a vision of what we can achieve if we defer to our passions.

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