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Term: Procrastinate

Description:

Procrastinate is a verb that refers to the act of delaying or postponing tasks or actions, often done out of habit or a tendency to prioritize less important activities over more urgent ones. It is a common behavior that can lead to inefficiency and increased stress.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1 - Delaying action:

In this sense, procrastinate means to put off or postpone doing a particular task or action.

Example sentence 1: I have a tendency to procrastinate when it comes to studying for exams.

Example sentence 2: Stop procrastinating and start working on that report you've been assigned.

Sense 2 - Intentional delay:

This sense of procrastinate refers to the deliberate act of delaying or postponing something.

Example sentence 1: He always procrastinates submitting his assignments until the last minute.

Example sentence 2: Don't procrastinate your decision; take action now.

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