deference
intermediateB2/ˈdɛfərəns/ · def-er-ence
A respectful submission or yielding to the judgment, opinion, or will of another.
Meanings
A respectful submission or yielding to the judgment, opinion, or will of another.
کسی دوسرے کے فیصلہ، رائے یا خواہش کے سامنے احترام کے ساتھ جھکنے کا عمل۔
احترام
ehteram
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- show deference
- deference to authority
- deference and respect
Example Sentences
He showed great deference to his elders during the discussion.
اس نے بحث کے دوران بزرگان کے سامنے بہت احترام ظاہر کیا۔
Us ne behas ke doran buzurgon ke samne bohat ehteram zahir kiya.
In a professional setting, deference to seniority is often expected.
پیشہ ورانہ ماحول میں، بزرگوں کے سامنے احترام کی توقع کی جاتی ہے۔
Peshawarana mahol mein, buzurgon ke samne ehteram ki tawaqqo ki jati hai.
Her deference to the committee's decisions reflected her professionalism.
کمیٹی کے فیصلوں کے سامنے اس کا احترام اس کی پیشہ ورانہ مہارت کی عکاسی کرتا ہے۔
Committee ke faislon ke samne is ka ehteram is ki peshawarana maharat ki aqasi karta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of deference as 'defer' plus 'ence', signifying the act of yielding or showing respect.
Imagine a person bowing respectfully to an elder.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
عزت مابی خُودا، ادنی عرش سے ہے۔
Izzat maabi Khuda, adni arsh se hai.
Respect for God comes from even the lowest throne.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
احترام کرنا، عزت بڑھانا
Ehteram karna, izzat barhana
To show respect is to gain honor.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "deferre" — to carry away, to bring down
First known use: 15th century
The word originated from the Latin 'deferre', which means 'to bring down' or 'to refer'. It has been used in English since the early 15th century to denote the act of yielding to the authority or opinion of another.