what is the antonym of postpone. I have seen the usage of "prepone" at many places. If that is correct, the is the post used in postpone a prefix ?
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1I think you’ll find that prepone is limited to the Indian subcontinent, and not even recognized elsewhere. – tchrist Aug 12 '13 at 10:02
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Please search the site before posting. It actually gets you the answer you're looking for faster. – RegDwigнt Aug 12 '13 at 11:50
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Bring forward comes to mind -
Other antonyms
- advance
- expedite
- hasten
Etymology from etymology online
c.1500, from Latin postponere "put after; esteem less; neglect; postpone," from post "after" (see post-) + ponere "put, place" (see position (n.)). Related: Postponed; postponing.
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