Antonyms for postpone


Grammar : Verb
Spell : pohst-pohn, pohs-
Phonetic Transcription : poʊstˈpoʊn, poʊs-


Definition of postpone

Origin :
  • c.1500, from Latin postponere "put after; esteem less; neglect; postpone," from post "after" (see post-) + ponere "put, place" (see position (n.)). Related: Postponed; postponing.
  • verb put off till later time
Example sentences :
  • Should she postpone it or should she let the boy take all of his hurts together?
  • Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
  • And if I do obtain it, will postpone my appointment with Mr. Lovelace.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • It is the fashion nowadays to postpone budgets as long as we can,—eh?
  • Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • Well, we will have to postpone our lesson in literature until afterwards.
  • Extract from : « In a Steamer Chair and Other Stories » by Robert Barr
  • I have reasons that I cannot now explain, for all I do, and all I postpone.
  • Extract from : « The Room in the Dragon Volant » by J. Sheridan LeFanu
  • If they must occur, at least postpone them as long as possible.
  • Extract from : « Shelley, Godwin and Their Circle » by H. N. Brailsford
  • We did not, therefore, think for a moment that you might postpone your visit.
  • Extract from : « Latin America and the United States » by Elihu Root
  • If he didn't recover quickly, they would have to postpone their journey.
  • Extract from : « Murder Point » by Coningsby Dawson
  • I have an engagement in the country, which I cannot postpone.
  • Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini
  • She has need of our active help, and whatever are the risks we must postpone our start.
  • Extract from : « The Cat of Bubastes » by G. A. Henty

Synonyms for postpone

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