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Procrastinate

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

Definition

to delay or postpone something

Synonyms & similar words

stall dragonesheels shillyshally dillydally dragonesfeet delay postpone defer shelve stall dilly-dally temporize wait pause dawdle lollygag linger idle protract extend

Example sentences

  1. I always procrastinate on cleaning my room.
  2. He tends to procrastinate on making important decisions.
  3. She realized she had been procrastinating on her work for too long.
  4. Don't procrastinate on studying for your exams!
  5. I know I shouldn't procrastinate, but it's hard to stay motivated sometimes.

Quotes

  • You may delay, but time will not, and lost time is never found again. - Benjamin Franklin
  • Procrastination makes easy things hard and hard things harder. - Mason Cooley
  • Procrastination is the thief of time. - Edward Young

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