Words Like SHELVE
We have put together a list of words that are similar to SHELVE.
16 Alternative Words Similar to shelve
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3 examples of shelve
1
to shelve a closet or a library
2
to shelve an officer; to shelve a claim
3
the bottom shelves from the shore
10 definitions of shelve
1
To furnish with shelves.
2
To place on a shelf. Hence: To lay on the shelf; to put aside; to dismiss from service; to put off indefinitely.
3
To incline gradually; to be slopping.
4
hold back to a later time
6
To place or arrange on a shelf.
7
To put away as though on a shelf; put aside: "As usual, Dixon shelved this question” ( Kingsley Amis). See Synonyms at defer1.
8
To cause to retire from service; dismiss.
9
To furnish or outfit with shelves.
10
To slope gradually; incline.