deferentially
intermediateB2/ˌdɛf.əˈrɛn.ʃəl.i/ · de-fe-ren-tial-ly
in a manner that shows respect or submission.
Meanings
in a manner that shows respect or submission.
ایک طریقے سے جو احترام یا اطاعت کو ظاہر کرتا ہے۔
احترام سے
ehteram se
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Common Collocations
- speak deferentially
- bow deferentially
- act deferentially
Example Sentences
He spoke deferentially to his superiors.
اس نے اپنے اعلیٰ افسران سے احترام سے بات کی۔
Us ne apne aala afsaraan se ehteram se baat ki.
She bowed deferentially before the judge.
اس نے جج کے سامنے احترام سے سر جھکایا۔
Us ne judge ke samne ehteram se sar jhukaya.
They acted deferentially towards the elders.
انہوں نے بزرگوں کے ساتھ احترام سے برتاؤ کیا۔
Unhon ne buzurgon ke saath ehteram se bartao kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of someone bowing politely when they defer to someone.
Imagine a person bowing respectfully in front of a dignitary.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
عزت رکھو، عزت پاؤ.
Izzat rakho, izzat pao.
Respect others, and you will be respected.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "deferre" — to carry away, to bring down
First known use: 17th century
The word evolved from the Latin root 'deferre', gaining a connotation of showing respect or yielding to the judgment of another.