deference
/ˈdefərəns/noun
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आदर, सम्मान, (बड़ों या वरिष्ठों के प्रति) विनम्र आज्ञापालन
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[U] ~ (to sb/sth) formal
behaviour that shows respect for somebody or something, especially a person of higher rank or greater age
आदर, सम्मान, (बड़ों या वरिष्ठों के प्रति) विनम्र आज्ञापालन
- He treated the elders with deference.
- Out of deference to her wishes, the plan was changed.
- The young lawyer spoke with great deference to the senior judge.
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- In deference to the family's grief, the shops stayed closed.
- Students rose from their seats as a mark of deference when the principal entered.
Synonyms respect regard submission
Opposite disrespect defiance contempt
¶Idioms 1
in deference to sb/sth
showing respect for somebody's wishes or opinion
(किसी की इच्छा या राय का) सम्मान करते हुए
- In deference to the guest, the speeches were kept short.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
?Which word?
deference or difference?
Deference is respect shown to somebody; it comes from the verb defer to (yield to another's opinion). Difference is the way in which things are not the same. The spelling differs by one letter.
Deference किसी को दिखाया गया आदर है; यह verb 'defer to' (दूसरे की राय मान लेना) से बना है। Difference चीज़ों के बीच का अंतर है। दोनों की spelling में एक अक्षर का फ़र्क है।
The deference/difference pair is a spelling trap.
Deference और difference की spelling का भ्रम ध्यान रखिए।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
In deference to.
Idiom 'in deference to' भी पूछा जाता है।