deferred to

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
1

‘He deferred to his parents’ wishes.’
What does this sentence mean?
Does it mean
‘He was prepared to accept the wishes of his parents.’?
Thanks.

2

Yes but it doesn’t mean He was prepared.

“Defer to something/someone” refers to agree or yield to something or somenone.

‘He deferred to his parents’ wishes means He has agreed to his parent wishes and he will fulfill their wishes in coming days…

3

Thanks to Ahkam.saddam for your explanation.
‘I’m going to defer to you since you have more experience on this subject.’
Does it mean as below? :
‘I will leave this matter to you to decide since you have more experience on this subject.’
What is the exact meaning for ‘defer’ here?
Thanks.

4

Dear Fathima

You may also consult your dictionary occasionally. The verb ‘defer’ has the following meanings:

  1. Postpone (verb transitive)
  2. Yield (verb intransitive)

Note that ‘deference’ means respect and ‘deferment’ means postponement.

5

Beeesneees,
‘She differs/dissents/disagrees with her husband on many questions.’
Are all options OK with this sentence?
Thanks.

6

“Dissents with” does not work well here.

7

Beeesneees,
‘She dissents from her husband on many questions.’
Is this sentence OK?
Thanks.

8

No, ‘with’ would be a better option, but the context makes it odd.

9

But usually we hear ‘assent to’ and dissent from’.

Why not ''She dissents from what her husband says, on many questions (in many respects)."?

10

Beeesneees,
‘She dissents with her husband on many questions.’
is found in WordWeb-7.1 dictionary.
Will you not accept this?
Thanks.

11

I don’t think it works well.

12

Beeesneees,
‘She dissents from her husband’s view on many questions.’
Is this sentence OK?
Please comment. Thanks.

13

I think it is fine.