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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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The legislation would, among other things, treat the transfer of property between a trust and its owner as a sale for income-tax purposes.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

This new work expands that concept by showing that bulk oxygen spillover allows the inner regions of a catalyst to take part in mass transfer during reactions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026

While the newly filed documents do not include details of the transfer, TMZ alleges that Affleck took no payment from Lopez in return for his share of the home.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Simply transfer both the assets and liabilities to the Treasury.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

I glance down, check that my brakes are on, and rise carefully, steadying myself on the wheelchair’s arm while making the perilous transfer to the walker.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

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