procrastinate

verb
/prəˈkræs.tɪ.neɪt/

Meaning

to delay doing something, often unnecessarily or habitually
To delay or postpone action; to put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness.

Example Sentences

He tends to procrastinate instead of finishing his assignments on time.

He tends to procrastinate when facing difficult tasks.

Example Expressions

procrastinate till tomorrow

Synonyms

delay, postpone, stall, defer, put off
Entry 1
delay, postpone, stall, defer, put off
Entry 2
delay, postpone, defer, stall

Antonyms

expedite, hasten, advance, complete, rush
Entry 1
expedite, hasten, advance
Entry 2
expedite, complete, hasten, rush

Collocations

procrastinate on tasks, procrastinate at work, tend to procrastinate

More Example Sentences

I rarely attempt not to procrastinate.

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