Word: defers
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: de
fers
Definition: Third-person singular of defer; yield to another's wish or opinion
Morphemes:
Affix: defer
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To submit to the opinion or desire of another in respect to their judgment or authority.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dē-
Language: la
Decoded: de-
Meaning: from, away from
Affix: ferō
Language: la
Decoded: fero
Meaning: bear, carry; suffer
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the third-person singular indicative present tense of verbs.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -es
Language: enm
Decoded: -es
Meaning: third person singular ending of verbs