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English verb: temporise

1. temporise (change) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time


SamplesThe speaker temporized in order to delay the vote.


Synonymstemporize


Pattern of useSomebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)draw out, extend, prolong, protract









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