Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > S Synonyms of shelve Find synonyms for: Verb 1. postpone, prorogue, hold over, put over, table, shelve, set back, defer, remit, put off, delay usage: hold back to a later time; "let's postpone the exam" 2. shelve, put, set, place, pose, position, lay usage: place on a shelf; "shelve books" WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of shelve (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: stygian Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language