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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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It could also support new quantum communication protocols, the transfer of multi photon entangled states, and new approaches to measurement based quantum computing.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

The scam ring allegedly got hold of a securities account belonging to BTS vocalist Jungkook's name and tried to transfer 8.4 billion won worth of shares that Jungkook held of the group's management company Hybe.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

That kind of progress highlights the long term need for precise entangled measurements, because future quantum networks will depend on the ability to create, route, verify, and transfer fragile quantum states.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

The 2020 agreement called for China to buy more than $150 billion in U.S. goods, improve access to the Chinese market for U.S. businesses and refrain from forcing foreign companies to transfer technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Now if only I could transfer that great new attitude to my workout sessions in the gym.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

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