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temporize

verb

Draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
T
Ends with
E
Contains
EM
Scrabble score
22
CEFR level
C1

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Pronunciation

ˈtɛmpəɹaɪz

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verb

  1. Draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time

    “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”

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The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote

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