prorogate

verb

pro·​ro·​gate ˈprō-rə-ˌgāt 

prorogated; prorogating

transitive verb

: prorogue

prorogation

ˌprō-rə-ˈgā-shən 

noun

Synonyms

• adjourn
• prorogue
• recess
• suspend

Examples of prorogate in a Sentence

the conference was prorogated until the following morning

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for prorogate

• abdicate
• abrogate
• acetate
• activate
• actuate
• adsorbate
• aggravate
• agitate
• alginate
• alienate
• allocate
• amputate