Synonyms for

Postpone

Verb / pəʊˈstpəʊn / / pəʊˈspəʊn / Another word for postpone — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to delay or put off to a later time

Synonyms & similar words

putoff defer setback table remit prorogue shelve holdover putover delay defer reschedule procrastinate shelve suspend adjourn rearrange table remit stay extend prorogue continue

Synonyms by register

Formal

defer adjourn suspend delay

Informal

put off hold off push back table

Literary

shelve prorogue

Antonyms

advance expedite hasten hurry proceed rush speed up

Common collocations

  • postpone indefinitely
  • postpone the meeting
  • postpone the decision
  • postpone the launch
  • postpone the wedding
  • postpone the trial
  • postpone action

Word family

noun postponement
verb postpone
adjective postponable

Usage note

Often used to mean delaying something to a later time or date. Be careful not to confuse with 'propone', which means to suggest or put forward.

Example sentences

  1. I had to postpone my dentist appointment.
  2. Due to bad weather, the game was postponed.
  3. They decided to postpone the wedding until next year.
  4. We should not postpone our work until the last minute.
  5. He decided to postpone his vacation until next month.

Quotes

  • The greatest thief this world has ever produced is procrastination, and he is still at large.
  • Postpone today's anger until tomorrow.
  • The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now. Don't postpone your progress.

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