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Synonyms for defer to
verb admire; obey- adhere to
- appreciate
- comply with
- heed
- honor
- recognize
- regard
- revere
- uphold
- value
- adore
- attend
- esteem
- follow
- note
- notice
- reverence
- spare
- venerate
- abide by
- be awed by
- be kind to
- defer to
- have good opinion of
- have high opinion
- look up to
- observe of
- pay attention
- set store by
- show consideration
- show courtesy
- take into account
- think highly of
Antonyms for defer to
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the
Philip Lief Group.
accepting
verb. put up with
acknowledges
verb. verbally recognize authority
acknowledging
verb. verbally recognize authority
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the
Philip Lief Group.