defer to


Definition: Meaning of, defer to in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / dɪˈfəː tə;tʊ;tuː /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
defer to deferred to deferred to
Present Participle Third Person Singular
deferring to defers to
[transitive] [formal]
  1. to accept someone’s opinion or decision, especially because you respect them
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