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deference
noun
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 9
- Starts with
- D
- Ends with
- E
- Contains
- EFERENC
- Scrabble score
- 15
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˈdɛfəɹəns
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noun
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
“his deference to her wishes was very flattering”
noun
a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
noun
courteous regard for people's feelings
“in deference to your wishes”
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Example Sentences
his deference to her wishes was very flattering
be sure to give my respects to the dean
in deference to your wishes
out of respect for his privacy
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