American English pronunciation
How to pronounce deference
IPA transcription: ['dɛfɚəns]
Pronunciation variants: ['dɛfɚəns]['dɛfɹəns]
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Noun
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a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
“his deference to her wishes was very flattering”
“be sure to give my respects to the dean”
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a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
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courteous regard for people's feelings
“in deference to your wishes”
“out of respect for his privacy”
Usage examples
- Conflicting signals are resolved by deference to the information gathered by the eyes.
- The spouse of a Torah scholar must also be shown deference.
- This is done as a sign of respect or deference.
- The council granted remarkable position and deference to the king of the Visigoths.