What does temporise mean?
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tem·po·rise
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Princeton's WordNet
temporize, temporiseverb
draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time
"The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote"
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temporise
To temporise is to delay making a decision or taking an action, typically with the intention of gaining additional time or to avoid committing oneself. It often involves evading the issue at hand or stalling as a strategy.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of temporise in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of temporise in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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