Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
belate
verb
/bɪˈleɪt/
Definition
To make late or to delay.
Examples
- He was belated by traffic and arrived after the meeting had started.
- Don’t belate your response; it’s important to reply quickly.
Meaning
Belate refers to the act of causing something or someone to be late.
Synonyms
- delay
- postpone
- procrastinate
