| dedicate |
to set apart for a special use or purpose. [5 definitions] |
| dedication |
the ceremony of opening something newly built, such as a building, a park, or a ship. [2 definitions] |
| deduct |
to subtract from another amount or sum. |
| deduction |
something that is subtracted or deducted. [3 definitions] |
| deed |
an act or action. [2 definitions] |
| deep |
having great space below or behind a certain point; reaching far down or back; not shallow. [7 definitions] |
| deepen |
to make or become deep or deeper. |
| deeply |
in a strong and serious way; intensely. |
| deer |
a mammal with short fur, long legs, and a long neck. Deer have hooves on their feet and can run very fast. The males of most kinds of deer grow and shed antlers every year. Deer are herbivores that chew their cud. Caribou, elk, moose, reindeer, and white-tailed deer are all kinds of deer. |
| deface |
to damage the surface or appearance of. |
| defeat |
to win a victory over; beat in a game or battle. [4 definitions] |
| defect |
a weakness, flaw, or bad quality. |
| defective |
having a flaw or defect; not perfect. |
| defence |
a spelling of "defense" used in Canada and Britain. See "defense" for more information. |
| defend |
to protect from harm; guard. [2 definitions] |
| defense |
the act of protecting or guarding. [5 definitions] |
| defensive |
used as a defense. |
| defer1 |
to not do until later; put off; delay. |
| defer2 |
to give in to what someone else wants or thinks. |
| defiance |
bold disobedience and lack of respect for authority. |
| defiant |
showing no respect for authority; refusing to obey. |