POSTPONES Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word postpones. (close relations)
postponement
Best Alternative Words for POSTPONES
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adjourns | verbv | |||||||
verb • close at the end of a session • break from a meeting or gathering | ||||||||
defers | verbv | |||||||
verb • hold back to a later time • yield to another's wish or opinion | ||||||||
delays | nounn | |||||||
noun • time during which some action is awaited • the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time verb • cause to be slowed down or delayed • act later than planned, scheduled, or required • stop or halt • slow the growth or development of | ||||||||
procrastinates | verbv | |||||||
verb • postpone doing what one should be doing • postpone or delay needlessly | ||||||||
reschedules | verbv | |||||||
verb • assign a new time and place for an event | ||||||||
defer | verbv | |||||||
verb • hold back to a later time • yield to another's wish or opinion | ||||||||
put off | verbv | |||||||
verb • hold back to a later time • cause to feel intense dislike or distaste • take away the enthusiasm of • cause to feel embarrassment • avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) | ||||||||
delay | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • time during which some action is awaited • the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time verb • cause to be slowed down or delayed • act later than planned, scheduled, or required • stop or halt • slow the growth or development of | ||||||||
forestay | nounn | |||||||
noun • an adjustable stay from the foremast to the deck or bowsprit; controls the bending of the mast | ||||||||
procrastinate | verbv | |||||||
verb • postpone doing what one should be doing • postpone or delay needlessly | ||||||||
stay | verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n | |||||||
noun • continuing or remaining in a place or state • the state of inactivity following an interruption • a judicial order forbidding some action until an event occurs or the order is lifted • a thin strip of metal or bone that is used to stiffen a garment (e.g. a corset) • (nautical) brace consisting of a heavy rope or wire cable used as a support for a mast or spar verb • stay the same; remain in a certain state • stay put (in a certain place) • dwell • continue in a place, position, or situation • remain behind • stop or halt • stay behind • hang on during a trial of endurance • stop a judicial process • fasten with stays • overcome or allay | ||||||||
suspend | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • hang freely • cause to be held in suspension in a fluid • bar temporarily; from school, office, etc. • stop a process or a habit by imposing a freeze on it • make inoperative or stop • render temporarily ineffective | ||||||||
prorogue | verbv | |||||||
verb • hold back to a later time • adjourn by royal prerogative; without dissolving the legislative body | ||||||||
remit | verbv | |||||||
noun • the topic that a person, committee, or piece of research is expected to deal with or has authority to deal with • (law) the act of remitting (especially the referral of a law case to another court) verb • send (money) in payment • hold back to a later time • release from (claims, debts, or taxes) • refer (a matter or legal case) to another committee or authority or court for decision • forgive • make slack as by lessening tension or firmness • diminish or abate | ||||||||
shelve | verbv | |||||||
verb • hold back to a later time • place on a shelf | ||||||||
table | nounn | |||||||
noun • a set of data arranged in rows and columns • a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs • a piece of furniture with tableware for a meal laid out on it • flat tableland with steep edges • a company of people assembled at a table for a meal or game • food or meals in general verb • hold back to a later time • arrange or enter in tabular form | ||||||||
hold over | verbv | |||||||
verb • intimidate somebody (with a threat) • hold over goods to be sold for the next season • keep in a position or state from an earlier period of time • continue a term of office past the normal period of time • hold back to a later time | ||||||||
put over | verb, adverbv, adv | |||||||
verb • communicate successfully • hold back to a later time |