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Delay (Verb)

Cause to be slowed down or delayed; "Traffic was delayed by the bad weather"; "she delayed the work that she didn't want to perform".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Act later than planned, scheduled, or required; "Don't delay your application to graduate school or else it won't be considered".

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Stop or halt; "Please stay the bloodshed!".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Slow the growth or development of; "The brain damage will retard the child's language development".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..