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transfer

[trans-fur, trans-fer, trans-fer] / trænsˈfɜr, ˈtræns fər, ˈtræns fər /
NOUN
change of possession
Synonyms
STRONGEST
deportation relocation removal transmission
STRONG
alteration assignment conduction convection displacement move relegation shift substitution transference translation transmittal transposition variation
Antonyms
STRONG
stagnation
WEAK
hold keeping
VERB
pass possession to
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assign bring carry cede change convert deliver dispatch ferry find give hand over move pass on provide relocate remove sell send shift ship supply transmit transport turn over
STRONG
bear cart consign convey deed delegate dislocate dispense displace disturb express feed forward hand haul lug mail metamorphose post relegate shoulder taxi tote transfigure translate transmogrify transmute transplant transpose
WEAK
make over pass the buck sign over
Antonyms
STRONGEST
fail fight fix hold hold back keep lose persist receive remain retain stay take withhold
STRONG
maintain order refuse stagnate

Example Sentences

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Michelle Betts, mother of Lauren and Sienna Betts, has been active on social media urging transfer players to pick UCLA.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Both of them joined the club in the same transfer window and have been key players during the Reds' return to success in recent years.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Ever-larger AI data centers require optical transceivers to more efficiently transfer data by convert electrical signals into light.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

The analysts also note a coming intergenerational wealth transfer to the tune of $20 trillion, which should allow Morgan Stanley to gain share in its wealth management business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Jack carries the cooler we brought, filled with cut veggies and sandwiches and juice boxes, and starts to transfer everything over to the fridge.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day