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Definition of Temporise
1. Verb. Draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time. "The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote"
Generic synonyms: Draw Out, Extend, Prolong, Protract
Derivative terms: Temporiser, Temporizer
Definition of Temporise
1. Verb. (alternative spelling of temporize) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Temporise
1. [v -RISED, -RISING, -RISES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Temporise
Literary usage of Temporise
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Memoirs of Count Miot de Melito, Minister, Ambassador, Councillor of State by André François Miot de Melito, Wilhelm August Fleischmann, John Lillie (1881)
"... King to leave Spain, or to repair to Paris to treat personally with the Emperor;
the King cannot make up his mind to this and continues to temporise. ..."
2. A Biennial Retrospect of Medicine, Surgery and Their Allied Sciences by New Sydenham Society (1875)
"... he may temporise or may associate his name with the necrology of liga- tions ;
but if his patient recover it will generally be found to be under ..."
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