Synonyms for put over

Most common

put off · hold over · postpone · defer

Synonyms by meaning

Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To state or explain (a concept) in a clear, understandable manner.

   Professor Jones is a good teacher. He knows how to put his ideas over to the students.

2. v. 2

   To portray or present.

   She fraudulently tried to put herself over as a diving instructor.

Example sentences

• postpone We are left with having to postpone our departure.
• defer I defer to no one in my admiration for these heroes.

By length

5 letters

table², defer², remit²

6 letters

shelve¹

8 letters

postpone², prorogue

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (table² = 2 syllables).