Be·late v. t. [imp. & p. p. Belated; p. pr. & vb. n. Belating.] To retard or make too late.
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Be·lat·ed, a. Delayed beyond the usual time; too late; overtaken by night; benighted. “Some belated peasant.” --Milton. -- Be*lat*ed*ness, n. --Milton.
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belated
adj : after the expected or usual time; delayed; "a belated
birthday card"; "I'm late for the plane"; "the train is
late"; "tardy children are sent to the principal";
"always tardy in making dental appointments" [syn: late,
tardy]