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deference

/ˈdɛfəɹəns/

Phonetics

/ˈdɛfəɹəns/

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/ˈdɛ.fɚ.əns/

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noun

  • Great respect.

    Example: The children treated their elders with deference.

  • The willingness to carry out the wishes of others.

    Example: By tidying his room, he showed deference to his mother.