deference
gb/dˈɛfɚəns/ us/dˈɛfɚəns/
C1
Inglés
~ 27400
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
formal
C1
state
1
respectful submission or regard
Respectful attitude that accepts another person’s wishes, ideas, or power, often because they are older, more important, or know more.
Patrón de uso:
deference to [someone/something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse "deference" with "difference" because the words sound similar. "Deference" is about respect, while "difference" is about things not being the same. Another common mistake is using it without "to": in most modern uses you say "deference to someone/something," not just "deference for" or "deference of."
Sinónimos
respect (Broader and more common; does not always include the idea of accepting another’s judgment or authority.)
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reverence (Stronger and more emotional, often used for religious feelings or very deep admiration.)
Antónimos
disrespect (Shows a lack of politeness or regard for someone’s status or feelings, the opposite of a deferential attitude.)
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defiance (Active resistance to someone’s authority or wishes, rather than polite acceptance.)
Colocaciones
show deference
|pay deference
|in deference to
|proper deference
|due deference
|lack of deference
Temas
politeness
|social
|work
|culture
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The new manager treats the senior staff with great deference.
- Out of deference to her parents, he stayed for the entire family dinner.
- Judges are often shown considerable deference in the courtroom.
- There is too much deference to tradition in this organization.
- He spoke to the ambassador with obvious deference.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Students are expected to show deference to their teachers.
- She listened in deference to her doctor’s advice.
- Many people show deference to older family members.
- He bowed his head in deference to the king.
Sustantivo
formal
C1
action
2
yielding to others out of respect
When you change what you do, or let another person decide, because you respect them or their wishes.
Patrón de uso:
in deference to [someone/something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes say "with deference to" when they mean the common fixed phrase "in deference to". Also, they may think it means simple cause ("because of") without the idea of respect. The phrase "in deference to" usually means both "because of" AND "to show respect for" someone’s wishes, needs, or rules.
Sinónimos
compliance (Focuses more on obeying rules or requests; it does not always include the idea of respect, which deference usually has.)
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submission (Stronger and can sound negative, suggesting giving up power, while deference can be voluntary and polite.)
Antónimos
resistance (Refusal to change behavior or follow someone’s wishes, the opposite of yielding in deference.)
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assertiveness (Firmly following one’s own wishes instead of changing them for someone else.)
Colocaciones
in deference to his wishes
|in deference to local customs
|in deference to the court
|in deference to safety concerns
|acted in deference to
|changed plans in deference to
Temas
politeness
|social
|law
|work
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The ceremony was moved indoors in deference to the elderly guests.
- In deference to local customs, visitors are asked to cover their shoulders.
- The committee delayed its decision in deference to the chairman’s request.
- The article used simpler language in deference to its younger readers.
- They turned down the music early in deference to their neighbors.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The team changed the plan in deference to their coach.
- We started the meeting late in deference to the guests who arrived slowly.
- He spoke quietly in deference to the sleeping baby.
- The company added warnings in deference to new safety rules.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
deference
AFI
GB/dˈɛfɚəns/
US/dˈɛfɚəns/
Sílabas y acento
de - fer - ence (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (de)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: deference
- Plural: deference
Familia de palabras
Core family
defer
verb B2
deferential
adjective
Related words
deferral
noun
deferment
noun
Negative and opposite forms
disrespect
noun
disrespectful
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
deferentially
adverb
Expresiones
in deference to
1/ˈɪn dˈɛfɚəns tə/
fixed phrase
formal
do or change something out of respect
To do something, or change what you do, in order to respect someone’s wishes, needs, rules, or feelings.
Ejemplos
- In deference to her parents, he agreed to hold a small, quiet wedding.
- The concert was shortened in deference to local noise regulations.
- They removed the jokes about religion in deference to more sensitive audience members.
out of deference to
1/ˈaʊt əv dˈɛfɚəns tə/
fixed phrase
formal
act because you respect someone
Because you respect someone’s wishes, needs, or position, you act in a certain way.
Ejemplos
- Out of deference to his mentor, he declined to comment publicly on the issue.
- She wore dark colors out of deference to the family’s grief.