temporise meaning
UK US /ˈtɛmpəraɪz/ 3 syllables
temporise (verb): draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time.
- British spelling of temporize (American). See -ise / -ize spelling.
Definition of temporise
- draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time
- The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote
Synonyms: temporize
Type of: prolong
Related forms: temporiser
How to pronounce temporise
temporise is pronounced /ˈtɛmpəraɪz/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Scrabble score: 13 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with TE · words ending in SE · 9-letter words
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