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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Direct cash transfers have been shown to help tackle poverty in several other countries.

From BBC

Once the patient was transferred to the mortuary, there was a further delay before the autopsy was performed.

From BBC

If you have the time and dishes, consider transferring a few things to platters or bowls.

From Salon

Plus, there are too many taxes: property, sales, transfer, hotel and even food delivery taxes added to DoorDash.

From The Wall Street Journal

Every excursion includes the likelihood of being uncomfortably jostled or, worse, dropped as he’s being transferred to his seat.

From Los Angeles Times

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