Synonyms for

Transferred

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

Definition

Transferred means to move or pass something from one person or place to another.

Synonyms & similar words

transpose reassign channel transmit change shift channelize transport remove transplant channelise transfer move shift relocate transport pass give deliver forward convey send assign reassign delegate entrust bequeath cede surrender exchange

Synonyms by register

Formal

conveyed assigned delegated transmitted

Informal

passed on handed over moved shifted

Literary

bequeathed ceded yielded

Antonyms

kept retained held possessed owned kept back

Common collocations

  • transferred ownership
  • transferred funds
  • transferred property
  • transferred skills
  • transferred to another department
  • transferred the title
  • transferred the responsibility

Word family

noun transfer
verb transfer
adjective transferable

Usage note

Often used in contexts of moving something from one place, person, or state to another, such as ownership, funds, or a job position. Be mindful of the specific context to choose the most appropriate synonym.

Example sentences

  1. I transferred my books from my old school to my new school.
  2. The customer transferred the money to her friend's account.
  3. The company transferred their employees to a new location.
  4. My mom transferred the cookies from the baking sheet to a plate.
  5. I transferred the data from my old phone to my new phone.

Quotes

  • I have never transferred allegiance. I was born in Jamaica; I played youth football for Jamaica. I was captain of Jamaica. I represented Jamaica at the senior level before I played for England. I have never hidden anything from anyone about my heritage or my family. - Raheem Sterling
  • I transferred to Michigan State after two years at a junior college in Iowa, and I quickly learned that the Spartans take their football very seriously. - Morten Andersen
  • I went to a high school that was racially diverse, but there was not a lot of economic diversity. I was on financial aid, and it was hard to be around kids who had a lot of money and were talking about summering in Europe or getting a BMW for their 16th birthday. I transferred to a public school for my senior year. - Rachel Sklar

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