belate

verb
/bɪˈleɪt/

Meaning

to delay or make late

Example Sentences

Heavy traffic belated our arrival at the party.

Synonyms

delay, hinder, retard, postpone

Antonyms

hasten, expedite

Collocations

belate someone, belate arrival

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