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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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In highlighting the plasticity of bacterial domains, the study advances fundamental knowledge of how gene transfer occurs between bacterial cells and offers an important clue to understanding how AMR occurs.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

"Sometimes I would have asked my mum after we'd ended up in hospital overnight if she could transfer me money as I wasn't expecting to be here, we were skimping to get by," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Iranian ships also transfer oil from one ship to another at sea to conceal the origin of their cargo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Will I be able to transfer tickets to friends/family?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

I transfer to Kijkduin, a suburb on the sea, and as the train gets closer, the air becomes briny.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse

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Physical Science - Energy - Introductory

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