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procrastinate

The correct spelling is procrastinate.

How to pronounce procrastinate

/pɹəʊˈkɹæstɪneɪt/
verb

IPA: /pɹəʊˈkɹæstɪneɪt/

Say it like: Pro-cra-sti-nat-e

The correct spelling is procrastinate. To delay taking action; to wait until later. For example: "He procrastinated until the last minute and had to stay up all night to finish."

Usage Examples

He procrastinated until the last minute and had to stay up all night to finish.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To delay taking action; to wait until later.
  2. 2.To put off; to delay (something).

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