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Learn “Deference”

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Deference

noun/DEF-uh-runss/

Meaning

Polite respect that makes you go along with someone else's wishes.

In context

Out of deference to the coach, she moved to the position he chose.

Remember it

Deference sounds like 'defer', you defer, or give way, out of respect.

Use it well

Use for respectful yielding; often in the phrase 'in deference to'.