backdate
Meaning
To set an earlier date on a document than the actual date. (যেকোনো তালিকা বা নথির তারিখ পূর্ববর্তীকে উল্লেখ করা)
Pronunciation
ব্যাকডেট (byākḍeṭ)
Synonyms
predate, antidate, foredate, precede, advance, preempt, proceed, retrodate
Synonyms
The contract was predated to make it seem valid earlier than it was.
He decided to antedate his application to increase his chances.
She chose to foredate the invoice for accounting purposes.
Always ensure the evidence precedes your claims.
He received an advance copy of the book.
They wanted to preempt any criticism about their decision.
After confirming the backdate, they will proceed with the project.
They decided to retrodate the documents to maintain consistency.
Antonyms
He chose to postdate the check to next month.
The event was future-dated to ensure enough preparation time.
The decision to delay the meeting was made to accommodate more participants.
We need to prolong the deadline to achieve better results.
Providing advance notice helps in better planning.
The event was scheduled for the next week without any changes.
Changes will be effective immediately, with no backward adjustments.
We need the report now, not backdated.
Phrases
It's illegal to backdate a check to avoid penalties.
We had to backdate the contract to align with previous agreements.
Policy backdating is a common practice in some industries.
Legal backdating can have serious consequences if not done correctly.
Beware of backdating policy documents; it can lead to audits.