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- Dictionarydeference/ˈdɛf(ə)rəns/
noun
- 1. polite submission and respect: "he addressed her with the deference due to age"
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Deference means respect and esteem shown to another, often out of submission or compliance. Learn the synonyms, examples, history, and usage of deference from the authoritative source of American English.
Deference is respect and politeness shown for another person, especially because of their experience, knowledge, age, or power. Learn how to use this word in sentences, see its pronunciation and find translations in different languages.
Deference means respect and politeness shown for another person, especially because of their experience, knowledge, age, or power. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, see synonyms and antonyms, and find translations in other languages.
Deference definition: respectful submission or yielding to the judgment, opinion, will, etc., of another.. See examples of DEFERENCE used in a sentence.
Deference is a polite and respectful attitude towards someone, especially because they have an important position. Learn the word origin, synonyms, collocations, and usage examples of deference from Collins English Dictionary.
Deference is behaviour that shows that you respect somebody or something. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, with synonyms and pronunciation, from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
When you show deference to someone, you make a gesture of respect. The noun deference goes with the verb defer, which means "to yield to someone's opinions or wishes out of respect for that person." If you and your dad disagree about the best route to the grocery store, you might defer to him, and take his route.
