belating

Meanings

• verb (past participle)

  Late or delayed expression of praise or appreciation

  - "Despite her excellent performance, she received belating recognition."
  - "He was belatedly promoted to the position of manager."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with belating
late , fate , mate

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Variants

List of all variants of belating that leads to same result
balloting , ballotings , ballot , balloted , balloter , balloters , ballots

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'belater' meaning 'to delay'.

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Trivia

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1. Belating can also be used figuratively to describe a late response or action in general, not just praise or appreciation.

2. In some cultures, it is considered more respectful to give belated praise or appreciation rather than giving it immediately.

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Related Concepts

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1. appreciation: The process of recognizing and valuing something or someone.

2. praise: Expressing approval or admiration for someone or something.

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Culture

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Belating is often used in literature and everyday language to describe a situation where praise or appreciation is given late or delayed. It can be seen as a form of insincerity or disrespect, and can lead to negative consequences for relationships.

How to Memorize "belating"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a situation where someone is given a reward or recognition late, after everyone else has already received theirs. Visualize the person's expression of disappointment and frustration.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'belating' with the concept of 'insincerity' or 'disrespect'. Think of a time when you or someone else received belated praise or appreciation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'BELATE' stands for 'Better Late Than Never Appreciation'.

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