delayed

/dəˈleɪd/ · verb

Meaning

To put off until a later time; to defer.
To retard; to stop, detain, or hinder, for a time.
To allay; to temper.
To dilute, temper.
To assuage, quench, allay.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

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