postdate

verb

Pronunciation: /ˌpəʊstˈdeɪt/

Definition

Assign a date to a document or check that is later than the actual date of writing.

Examples

• He had to postdate the contract to ensure it aligned with the new fiscal year.

• The landlord agreed to postdate the receipt to help the tenant with their accounting.

• It is common practice to postdate a check when you lack sufficient funds in your account at the moment of signing.

Synonyms of postdate

Words with a similar meaning to postdate:

• delay
• defer
• backdate

Antonyms of postdate

Words with the opposite meaning to postdate:

• backdate

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