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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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However, this collaborative effort between the John Innes Centre, the University of York, and the Rowland Institute at Harvard, suggests it has been repurposed to release GTA particles for gene transfer.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

The Saudi Pro League has lured many high-profile players in recent years - most notably Cristiano Ronaldo - by offering lucrative contracts and paying substantial transfer fees.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

When he joined the government last year, Feinberg committed to transfer his Cerberus holdings to trusts that benefit his adult children.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Veterans of this group would transfer their flying skills to the Aviation Section of the U.S.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman

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Physical Science - Energy - Introductory

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