delay vs perpetuate

delay

verb
  • To retard; to stop, detain, or hinder, for a time. 

  • To put off until a later time; to defer. 

noun
  • A period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity. 

  • An audio effects unit that introduces a controlled delay. 

  • Synonym of promise (“object representing delayed result”) 

  • An amount of time provided on each move before one's clock starts to tick; a less common time control than increment. 

perpetuate

verb
  • To prolong the existence of (something) by repetition; to reinforce. 

  • To make (something) perpetual; to make (something) continue for an indefinite time; also, to preserve (something) from extinction or oblivion. 

  • To record (the testimony of a witness) which may be lost before a matter comes to trial. 

adj
  • Perpetual, or made perpetual; continued for an indefinite time. 

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